Quote by Ivan Turgenev
Whatever a man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer red

Whatever a man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer reduces itself to this: “Great God, grant that twice two be not four.” – Ivan Turgenev

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Nature creates while destroying, and doesnt care whether it creates or destroys as long as life isnt extinguished, as long as death doesnt lose its rights. – Ivan Turgenev

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In days of doubt, in days of dreary musings on my countrys fate, you alone are my comfort and support, oh great, powerful, righteous, and free Russian language! – Ivan Turgenev

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Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. – Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, 1862

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Prayer is not merely an occasional impulse to which we respond when we are in trouble: prayer is a life attitude. – Walter A. Mueller

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The man who says his evening prayer is a captain posting his sentinels. He can sleep. – Charles Baudelaire

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Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us. – Socrates

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