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The one thing that a fish can never find is water and the one thing that man can never find is God
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"The one thing that a fish can never find is water; and the one thing that man can never find is God"

- Eric Butterworth

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This quote by Eric Butterworth speaks with the concept that God is elusive and strange. It suggests that, simply as a fish can not discover water because it is already surrounded by it, man can not find God since He is all over. This quote implies that God is universal, and that He is not bound by the same physical laws that govern the world. It recommends that God is beyond our understanding, and that He is not something that can be discovered through physical ways. This quote encourages us to look beyond the physical world and to seek God in our hearts and minds. It advises us that God is not something that can be found through material ownerships or physical achievements, but rather through spiritual growth and understanding. Ultimately, this quote encourages us to look within ourselves and to look for a much deeper understanding of God.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Eric Butterworth between September 12, 1916 and April 17, 2003. He/she was a famous Educator from Canada. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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