Quote#Love
Whatever Forms or Ceremonies spring
Quote byJohn Byrom · 1692–1763
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Divine Love, The Essential Characteristic of True Religion, St. 1 & 2.
English (original)
Whatever Forms or Ceremonies spring From Custom's Force, there lies the real Thing
— John Byrom
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