Next came the patent laws. These began in England in 1624, and in this country with the adoption of our Constitution. Before then any man [might] instantly use what another man had invented, so that the inventor had no special advantage from his own invention. The patent system changed this, secured to the inventor for a limited time exclusive use of his inventions, and thereby added the fuel of interest to the fire of genius in the discovery and production of new and useful things.
What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers. . . For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. " (Luke 23:34)