Quote by Matthew Simpson

There is a contest old as Eden, which still goes on - the conflict between right and wrong, between error and truth. In this conflict every human being has a part.

There is a contest old as Eden, which still goes on - the co

Summary

This quote highlights the perennial struggle between good and evil, between misguided choices and righteous ones. It suggests that this battle is inherent to human existence and has been ongoing since the biblical times of Eden. It emphasizes that every individual is involved in this conflict and must make their own choices and take responsibility for the role they play in determining what is right or wrong, what is true or false. Thus, the quote underscores the universal and timeless nature of the moral and ethical struggles that humans encounter.

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Truth Rights Wrongs

By Matthew Simpson

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