There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilised and free countries than the necessity of listening to sermons.

Anthony Trollope
There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on...
There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on...
There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on...
There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on...
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There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilised and free countries than the necessity of listening to sermons. This quote rests on the notion that sermons should be avoided as they distract from more productive pursuits. In our "civilized" society, it seems that people are not only distracted from learning by those who preach, but those who teach as well. This quote also reveals a belief that sermons are burdensome and unnecessary.

Source: Barchester Towers

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