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Character Determines Words’ Effect

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 14, 1861

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 17, No. 26.

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Character Determines Words’ Effect

A MAN'S character always determines the effect of his words. The profoundest wisdom in the mouth of a fool, the purest sentiments on the tongue of a libertine, the noblest declamations and most startling statistics against intemperance in the harrangue of a drunkard, produce only scorn and derision; but a few simple statements from one known and honored for wisdom, purity or sobriety, go with power into the hearts of the people.