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Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.


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ERNEST AGYEMANG YEBOAH My grandfather raised me believing in the power of youth to change the world.
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DR. DAVID SCHWARTZ Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find ...
DAVID SCHWARTZ Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find ...
DAVID JOSEPH SCHWARTZ Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find ...
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LAURENCE COSSé The power of faith will often shine forth the most when the character is naturally weak.
AUGUSTUS HARE The supreme function of reason is to show man that some things are beyond reason
BLAISE PASCAL The supreme function of reason is to show man that some things are beyond reason.
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NEIL GAIMAN I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.
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