William Greenough Thayer Shedd: Say what men may, it is doctrine that moves the world. He who takes no position…
Say what men may, it is doctrine that moves the world. He who takes no position will not sway the human intellect.
In today’s wordsSay what you like: it's doctrine that moves the world. If you take no position, you won't sway anyone's mind.
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