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One may as well dam for water tanks the peoples cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated
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"One may as well dam for water tanks the people's cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the heart of man"

- John Muir

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This quote by John Muir speaks to the power of faith and the importance of spiritual places. He is recommending that the churches and cathedrals of the people are more sacred than any manufactured structure. He is stating that these places are not simply buildings, however rather temples that have actually been consecrated by the hearts of individuals. He is stressing the value of these places and the spiritual connection that individuals have to them. He is suggesting that these locations are so crucial that it would be as futile to attempt to dam them for water tanks as it would be to try to dam a river. He is highlighting the power of faith and the importance of spiritual locations in people's lives. He is suggesting that these locations are more than simply buildings, however rather temples that have actually been consecrated by the hearts of individuals.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Muir between April 21, 1838 and December 24, 1914. He/she was a famous Environmentalist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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