"The growth of the soul may be compared to the growth of a plant. In both cases, no new properties are imparted by the operation of external causes, but only the inward tendencies are called into action and clothed with strength."

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Source : George Ripley (1836). “Discourses on the philosophy of religion: addresses to doubters who wish to believe”, p.42

George Ripley

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