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Religions in the heart, not in the knees
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"Religion's in the heart, not in the knees"

- Douglas William Jerrold

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This quote by Douglas William Jerrold talks to the idea that religion is not something that can be required upon somebody, however rather something that needs to originate from within. It suggests that real faith and commitment to a faith is something that should come from the heart, not from outward displays of piety such as kneeling or other physical acts. This quote suggests that true faith is something that is deeply individual and can not be imposed on somebody from the exterior. It recommends that religious beliefs is something that should be picked and welcomed by a specific, and that it is not something that can be forced upon somebody. This quote motivates us to look within ourselves to discover our own faith and to make certain that it is something that originates from the heart.

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Douglas William Jerrold This quote is written / told by Douglas William Jerrold between January 3, 1803 and June 8, 1857. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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