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    My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

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We lean on Faith; and some less wise have cried,
"Behold the butterfly, the see that's cast!"
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We lean on Faith; and some less wise have cried,
"Behold the butterfly, the see that's cast!"
Vain hopes that fall like flowers before the blast!
What man can look on Death unterrified?

by Richard Watson Gilder Found in: Faith Quotes,
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For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight, His can't be wrong whose life is in the right.

For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight, His can't be wrong whose life is in the right.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Faith Quotes,
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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.

by Anonymous 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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There is one inevitable criterion of judgment touching religious
faith in doctrinal matters. Can you reduce it to practice? read more

There is one inevitable criterion of judgment touching religious
faith in doctrinal matters. Can you reduce it to practice? If
not, have none of it.

by Hosea Ballou Found in: Faith Quotes,
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Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

Belief is best when uncomplicated by reason.

by Jonathan Tom Found in: Faith Quotes,
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Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.

Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.

by Kahlil Gibran Found in: Doubt Quotes, Faith Quotes,
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Faith is a state of openness or trust.

Faith is a state of openness or trust.

by Alan Watts Found in: Faith Quotes,
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The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should read more

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?

by Edwin Markham Found in: Faith Quotes,
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