Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 258
would be a publicconvenience. If the owner of the stones should builda house with them, nobody will enjoy any advantageexcept himself. Now, I made use of them in a waythat was for the advantage of many persons. I thoughtit right to aim at doing good to the greatest number. My son, said Mr.… … Ben Came into HisFathers Presence. 228 Men Who Have Risen wharf with stolen materials, you have committed amoral wrong. There is no more terrible mistake thanto violate what is eternally right for the sake of a seem-ing expediency. Those who act upon such a principledo the utmost in their power to…
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