Matthew Birchard

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    “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 19:21,22.

    Jesus to a rich young man.

    One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals.
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)