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Beliefs
Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
And that is wh the man who wants to see clearly, before he will believe, never starts on the journey. ~ Thomas Merton, The Ascent to Truth Credo ut itelligem--belief precedes knowledge; it is the first step. We need to make an intial leap of faith. Faith is stronger than fear, and fear is the killer of beginnings. ~ Anne Hazard Aldrich, Notes From Myself, 1998 The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen. ~ Frank Lloyd Wright No belief is neutral. Every one has the power to dictate each decision you make. For a decision is a conclusion based on everything that you believe. ~ A Course in Miracles When I believe in something, I fight like hell for it. ~ Steve McQueen Consensus is what many people say in chorus but do not believe as individuals. ~ Abba Eban A belief is like a guillotine, just as heavy, just as light. ~ Franz Kafka Art is the tree of life. Science is the tree of death. God is Jesus. ~ William Blake
"Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger." ~ Walter Bagehot