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It is the nature, and the advantage, of strong people that they can bring out the crucial questions and form a clear opi
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"It is the nature, and the advantage, of strong people that they can bring out the crucial questions and form a clear opinion about them. The weak always have to decide between alternatives that are not their own"

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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This quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer speaks with the power of strong people to make choices and form opinions based upon their own judgement. He recommends that strong individuals are able to recognize the crucial questions and come to a clear conclusion, while the weak are often required to select between pre-existing options. This suggests that strong individuals have the capability to believe for themselves and make decisions that are best for them, while the weak are frequently limited by the options readily available to them. Bonhoeffer's quote highlights the significance of being able to believe independently and make decisions based upon one's own judgement. It likewise acts as a tip that strength is not only physical, but also mental, which having the nerve to make choices based upon one's own beliefs is a powerful tool.

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer This quote is written / told by Dietrich Bonhoeffer between February 4, 1906 and April 9, 1945. He was a famous Theologian from Germany. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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