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    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.

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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.

by Cicero Found in: Faith Quotes,
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One day the faithful will have it all!

One day the faithful will have it all!

by Neal A. Maxwell Found in: Faith Quotes,
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Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

by Ecclesiastes 11:1 Found in: Faith Quotes,
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At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid.

At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid.

by Nietzsche Found in: Faith Quotes,
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'Faith' means not wanting to know what is true.

'Faith' means not wanting to know what is true.

by Friedrich Nietzche Found in: Faith Quotes,
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I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.

I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.

by Edgar Allan Poe Found in: Faith Quotes,
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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!

by Mrs. Felicia D. Hemans Found in: Faith Quotes,
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Faith makes all things possible.... love makes all things easy.

Faith makes all things possible.... love makes all things easy.

by Oscar Wilde Found in: Faith Quotes,
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If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

If fear is cultivated it will become stronger, if faith is cultivated it will achieve mastery

by John Paul Jones Found in: Faith Quotes,
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