"John Fillmore, the great-grandfather of American president Millard Fillmore, was captured by pirates on a voyage from Massachusetts in 1723 and later wrote that anyone who practices a vice too long soon thinks it a virtue, 'and in such case conscience ceases to alarm the understanding.'" Empire of Blue Water by Stephan Talty

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(1 Timothy 1:5-6) The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk.