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... motives are vapours, as attenuated as the atmospheric moisture; and, as the latter develops its dynamic energy for man's use only when concentrated and applied as steam or hydraulic power, so the practical value of good motives is best seen when they take the form of deeds.

Mahatma Letters to A.P.Sinnett, letter 7, p. 25, Chr. letter 13, p. 40
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