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The quote says people often resist ideas that ask them to limit what they want. Even a sensible theory may be rejected if it feels like it threatens desire or indulgence. It suggests appetite can be stronger than reason.
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About Ellen G. White
American author and religious leader
Ellen G. White was an American author and religious leader in the 19th century. She was a prophet and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her influence helped shape the movement’s early years. Working alongside other Adventist leaders, including Joseph Bates and her husband James White, she played a central role in the small group that grew into the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is also remembered as a leading figure in American vegetarian history, and the Smithsonian named her among its “100 Most Significant Americans of All Time.”
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