Quote#Self
The very heart and root of sin is in an independent spirit. We erect…
Quote byRichard Cecil · 1748–1810
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), p. 537..
English (original)
The very heart and root of sin is in an independent spirit. We erect the idol self; and not only wish others to worship, but worship ourselves.
— Richard Cecil
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