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Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable
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"Religion. A daughter of Hope and Fear, explaining to Ignorance the nature of the Unknowable"

- Ambrose Bierce

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In this quote, Ambrose Bierce provides an interpretation of religious beliefs as being born out of both hope and worry. It suggests that faith serves as a way for people to find convenience and peace of mind in the face of the unknown. By personifying religious beliefs as a child of Hope and Fear, Bierce highlights the psychological and psychological elements that drive individuals to seek faith and faiths. Moreover, Bierce explains religious beliefs's function as discussing the nature of the Unknowable to Ignorance, implying that religion offers a structure for understanding and grappling with the mysteries and intricacies of life beyond what can be comprehended through reason and logic.

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Ambrose Bierce This quote is written / told by Ambrose Bierce between June 24, 1842 and December 26, 1914. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 124 other quotes.

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