"... there must exist some greatly inferior spirits; so insignificant, comparatively, as to be overlooked by the supernal powers; and through them it must be, that we are thus grievously annoyed. At any rate; such a theory would supply a hiatus in my system of metaphysics." (Mardi)
O! spirit ministers, are ye hovering near, radiant with pity divine, on guardian errands, to touch with hope the sinking hearts of myriad men? And can no mortal eye behold thy subtilty supernal? (Scenes and Adventures in the Army)
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