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To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith

To be an atheist requires an indefinitely greater measure of faith than to recieve all the great truths which atheism would deny. – Joseph Addison

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Tis not in mortals to command success, but well do more, Sempronius, well deserve it. – Joseph Addison

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To a man of pleasure every moment appears to be lost, which partakes not of the vivacity of amusement. – Joseph Addison

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I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it – not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization. – Harry S. Truman

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You often feel that your prayers scarcely reach the ceiling but, oh, get into this humble spirit by considering how good the Lord is, and how evil you all are, and then prayer will mount on wings of faith to heaven. – Charles Simeon

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Ill tell you, in my life Ive never once have seen a Hispanic panhandler, because in our community, it would be viewed as shameful to be out on the street begging. Those are all conservative values – faith, family, hard work, responsibility. – Ted Cruz

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Let judges secretly despair of justice: their verdicts will be more acute. Let generals secretly despair of triumph killing will be defamed. Let priests secretly despair of faith: their compassion will be true. – Leonard Cohen

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