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Many Modern (so-called) Reformers Are Just As Dangerous As The Physician Who Makes A Wrong Diagnosis Of A Disease. They See The Trouble From Without And Prescribe External Remedies, While The Cause Of The Trouble Is Within And Needs Internal Treatment.

-William J. H. Boetcker

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Many Modern (so-called) Reformers

William J. H. Boetcker

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Many Modern (so-called) Reformers Are Just As Dangerous As The Physician Who Makes A Wrong Diagnosis Of A Disease. They See The Trouble From Without And Prescribe External Remedies, While The Cause Of The Trouble Is Within And Needs Internal Treatment.

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