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Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity, the courage to live by grace
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"Religion in its humility restores man to his only dignity, the courage to live by grace"

- George Santayana

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This quote by George Santayana speaks to the power of faith to restore a sense of dignity to mankind. By embracing humility, religion can help us to recognize our own constraints and to accept the grace of a higher power. This grace can offer us with the guts to live our lives with function and significance. Religious beliefs can assist us to acknowledge our own death and to accept the fact that we are not in control of our own destiny. It can also offer us with a sense of comfort and security, understanding that we are not alone in our battles. Religious beliefs can help us to find strength in times of difficulty and to believe the future. Ultimately, faith can assist us to live our lives with guts and grace, and to discover self-respect in our own mankind.

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George Santayana This quote is written / told by George Santayana between December 16, 1863 and September 26, 1952. She was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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