"Our own theological Church, as we know, has scorned and vilified the body till it has seemed almost a reproach and a shame to have one, yet at the same time has credited it with power to drag the soul to perdition."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Power as articulated by Eliza Farnham. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Power provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Eliza Farnham

Eliza Wood Burns Farnham was a 19th-century American novelist, feminist, abolitionist, and activist for prison reform.

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