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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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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To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness. – Ivan Turgenev

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Who among us has the strength to oppose petty egoism, those petty good feelings, pity and remorse? – Ivan Turgenev

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Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks. I Thessalonians – Bible

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The wish to pray is a prayer in itself. God can ask no more than that of us. – Georges Bernanos

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If I regard wickedness in my heart the Lord will not hear. Psalms 66:18 – Bible

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Prayer is a triumph, in whatever form. – Terri Guillemets

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