The punishment of murder by ...

The punishment of murder by death is contrary to reason, and to the order and happiness of society, and contrary to divine revelation.
The punishment of murder by death is contrary to reason, and to the order and happiness of society, and contrary to divine revelation.

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One today is worth two tomorrows.
The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.
Watch the little things; a small leak will sink a great ship.
Honesty is the best policy.
Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.