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Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests read more
Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated.
When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and read more
When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.
What sought they thus afar?
Bright jewels of the mine?
The wealth of seas, the spoils of read more
What sought they thus afar?
Bright jewels of the mine?
The wealth of seas, the spoils of war?--
They sought a faith's pure shrine!
Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith.
How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien read more
How many things served us yesterday for articles of faith, which
to-day are fables to us!
[Fr., Combien de choses nous servoient heir d'articles de foy,
qui nous sont fables aujourd'hui!]
Faith is like electricity. You can't see it, but you can see the light.
Faith is like electricity. You can't see it, but you can see the light.
The great act of faith is when a man decides he is not God.
The great act of faith is when a man decides he is not God.
A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.
A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing.
If you can't have faith in what is held up to you for faith, you must find things to believe read more
If you can't have faith in what is held up to you for faith, you must find things to believe in yourself, for a life without faith in something is too narrow a space to live.
