“… There's a joy,
To the fond votaries of fame unknown,
To hear the still small voice of conscience speak
In whisp'ring plaudit to the silent soul.”

—  Hannah More

David and Goliath, Pt. I

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English religious writer and philanthropist 1745–1833

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