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Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is ones self. When one prays, he goes to a source
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"Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is one's self. When one prays, he goes to a source of strength greater than his own"

- Madame de Stael

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This quote by Madame de Stael talks to the power of prayer and how it is various from meditation. Prayer is a way to connect to a greater power, a source of strength that is greater than one's own. Through prayer, we can access a power that is beyond our own capabilities and limitations. Meditation, on the other hand, is a method to gain access to our own self-confidence and power. It is a way to tap into our own resources and utilize them to our advantage. Both prayer and meditation are effective tools that can help us to access a higher source of strength and power. Madame de Stael's quote advises us that prayer is a powerful way to access a source of strength that is greater than our own.

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Madame de Stael This quote is written / told by Madame de Stael between April 22, 1766 and July 14, 1817. She was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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