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What will the stream become in its lengthened course, if it be so
turpid as its source?
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What will the stream become in its lengthened course, if it be so
turpid as its source?
[It., Qual diverra quel fiume,
Nel lungo suo cammino,
Se al fonte ancor vicino
E torbido cosi?]
Unto the pure all things are pure.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
The stream is always purer at its source.
[Fr., Les choses valent toujours mieux dans leur source.]
The stream is always purer at its source.
[Fr., Les choses valent toujours mieux dans leur source.]
Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.
Means we use must be as pure as the ends we seek.
The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.
The plastic virtues: purity, unity, and truth, keep nature in subjection.
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity
Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible.
Purity of mind and idleness are incompatible.
The undressed is vulgar - the nude is pure
The undressed is vulgar - the nude is pure
Come, night; come, Romeo; come, thou day in night;
For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night
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Come, night; come, Romeo; come, thou day in night;
For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night
Whiter than new snow upon a raven's back.
