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...of the Force of Cuftom, both upon Mind and Body. Therefore, fince Cuftom is the principal Magiftrate of Man's Life, let Men by all Means endeavour to obtain good Cuftoms. Certainly Cuftom is moft perfect when it beginneth in young Years : this we call Education...

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