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Faith Quotes

"Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable."

"Faith may be defined briefly as an illogical belief in the occurrence of the improbable."

H. L. Mencken, American Writer

Faith, Belief, May

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"In my career as an actor, there is a catchphrase that Scofield always says often in regards to his brother, 'Have a little faith.' In my own career as an actor, there were times when I was the only one who believed in myself in the face of the odds."

"In my career as an actor, there is a catchphrase that Scofield always says often in regards to his brother, 'Have a little faith.' In my own career as an actor, there were times when I was the only one who believed in myself in the face of the odds."

Wentworth Miller, English Actor

Faith, Brother, Career

5

"A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests."

"A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests."

Niccolo Machiavelli, Italian Writer

5

"Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith."

"Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith."

Garth Brooks, American Musician

5

"Let's say black, the whole black religious experience, here, is very impressive to me, because when I first arrived I realized that people carry their faith with so much pride."

"Let's say black, the whole black religious experience, here, is very impressive to me, because when I first arrived I realized that people carry their faith with so much pride."

Boris Kodjoe, Austrian Actor

Faith, Experience, People, First

5

"I believe that religious faith schools are highly dubious."

"I believe that religious faith schools are highly dubious."

Bjorn Ulvaeus, Swedish Musician

Faith, Religious, Schools

5

"Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night."

"Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night."

Adam Schiff, American Politician

Faith, Dream, Night

5

"Hollywood is a suction for your confidence or your faith or your togetherness. Just walking on the street you can feel it."

"Hollywood is a suction for your confidence or your faith or your togetherness. Just walking on the street you can feel it."

Robin Wright Penn, American Actress

Faith, Confidence, Hollywood, Walking

5

"Intellectuals cannot find the bottom (base) of the faith. It is not possible to do both together, to remain afloat and (also) measure the ocean depth at the same time."

"Intellectuals cannot find the bottom (base) of the faith. It is not possible to do both together, to remain afloat and (also) measure the ocean depth at the same time."

Dada Bhagwan, Indian Spiritual Leader

Faith, Intellect, Truth, Wisdom

5

"Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life."

"Faith gives you an inner strength and a sense of balance and perspective in life."

Gregory Peck, American Actor

Faith, Life, Strength, Balance

5

"Let me admonish you, first of all, to go alone; to refuse the good models, even those most sacred in the imagination of men, and dare to love God without mediator or veil."

"Let me admonish you, first of all, to go alone; to refuse the good models, even those most sacred in the imagination of men, and dare to love God without mediator or veil."

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet

Faith, Alone, Love, God

5

"This doctrine of Christ and of the apostles, from which the true faith of the primitive church was received, the apostles at first delivered orally, without writing, but later, not by any human counsel but by the will of God, they handed it on in the Scriptures."

"This doctrine of Christ and of the apostles, from which the true faith of the primitive church was received, the apostles at first delivered orally, without writing, but later, not by any human counsel but by the will of God, they handed it on in the Scriptures."

Martin Chemnitz, German Theologian

Faith, God, Church, Christ

5

"Since I was an atheist for many years and came to believe in God through my studies in science, it frustrated me to see students and parents who viewed faith and science as enemies."

"Since I was an atheist for many years and came to believe in God through my studies in science, it frustrated me to see students and parents who viewed faith and science as enemies."

John Clayton, American Journalist

Faith, Science, God, Enemies

5

"Yes, we were looking for a Faith spin-off, but then Faith backed down. Eliza got a really wonderful offer over on Fox in a show, and, for reasons I didn't talk to her about, she decided to go there, and everyone respects that."

"Yes, we were looking for a Faith spin-off, but then Faith backed down. Eliza got a really wonderful offer over on Fox in a show, and, for reasons I didn't talk to her about, she decided to go there, and everyone respects that."

James Marsters, American Actor

5

"I did not compose my work as one might put on a church vestment... rather it sprung from the truly fervent faith of my heart, such as I have felt it since my childhood."

"I did not compose my work as one might put on a church vestment... rather it sprung from the truly fervent faith of my heart, such as I have felt it since my childhood."

Franz Liszt, Hungarian Composer

Faith, Work, Heart, Church

5

"So when the only domestic social policy is tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest Americans, we say, 'Where is faith being put into action here?'"

"So when the only domestic social policy is tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest Americans, we say, 'Where is faith being put into action here?'"

Jim Wallis, American Writer

Faith, Policy, Action, Americans

5

"Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith."

"Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith."

Paul Tillich, German Theologian

5

"Not truth, but faith, it is that keeps the world alive."

"Not truth, but faith, it is that keeps the world alive."

Edna St. Vincent Millay, American Author

Faith, Truth, World

5

"Ultimately it's a leap of faith and a leap of imagination to put yourself back in time into those conditions and situations and see how you would react."

"Ultimately it's a leap of faith and a leap of imagination to put yourself back in time into those conditions and situations and see how you would react."

Derek Jacobi, British Actor

Faith, Imagination, Time

5

"The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such. For him, skepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin."

"The improver of natural knowledge absolutely refuses to acknowledge authority, as such. For him, skepticism is the highest of duties; blind faith the one unpardonable sin."

Thomas Huxley, English Scientist

Faith, Knowledge, Authority, Blind

5

"To try to fashion something from suffering, to relish our triumphs, and to endure defeats without resentment: all that is compatible with the faith of a heretic."

"To try to fashion something from suffering, to relish our triumphs, and to endure defeats without resentment: all that is compatible with the faith of a heretic."

Walter Kaufmann, German Philosopher

Faith, Fashion, Suffering

5

"Mr. Speaker, I am deeply concerned that many regions of this world are suffering from the effects of armed conflicts with religious aspects. I believe that the differences of faith are not the real reason for these conflicts."

"Mr. Speaker, I am deeply concerned that many regions of this world are suffering from the effects of armed conflicts with religious aspects. I believe that the differences of faith are not the real reason for these conflicts."

Alcee Hastings, American Politician

Faith, Reason, Religious, Suffering

5

"...putting your faith into action is not a passive exercise. You have to actively and willfully take the necessary steps to locate and move along the path God designed for you."

"...putting your faith into action is not a passive exercise. You have to actively and willfully take the necessary steps to locate and move along the path God designed for you."

Nick Vujicic, Australian Motivational Speaker

Faith, Action, God, Path

5

"It is truer to say that martyrs create faith more than faith creates martyrs."

"It is truer to say that martyrs create faith more than faith creates martyrs."

Miguel de Unamuno, Spanish Educator

5

"Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest."

"Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest."

Sarah Ban Breathnach, American Author

Faith, Hope, First

5

"People with deep faith and big hearts are concerned, as I am about the circumstance that Ms. Schiavo is in. I want them to know I will do what I can, but there are limits to what any particular person - irrespective of the title they currently hold - can do."

"People with deep faith and big hearts are concerned, as I am about the circumstance that Ms. Schiavo is in. I want them to know I will do what I can, but there are limits to what any particular person - irrespective of the title they currently hold - can do."

Jeb Bush, American Politician

Faith, People, Circumstance, Deep

5

"Faith always contains an element of risk, of venture; and we are impelled to make the venture by the affinity and attraction which we feel in ourselves."

"Faith always contains an element of risk, of venture; and we are impelled to make the venture by the affinity and attraction which we feel in ourselves."

Dean Inge, English Author

5

"Faith is walking by faith, not by what you feel. You are not always going to feel that Jesus loves you or that God is good, but you know He is. It is the up and down of the journey."

"Faith is walking by faith, not by what you feel. You are not always going to feel that Jesus loves you or that God is good, but you know He is. It is the up and down of the journey."

Nick Vujicic, Australian Motivational Speaker

Faith, God, Journey

5

"First, I prepare. Then I have faith."

"First, I prepare. Then I have faith."

Joe Namath, American Athlete

5

"Faith is the black person's federal reserve system."

"Faith is the black person's federal reserve system."

Hattie McDaniel, American Actress

5

"I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in the kindness of human beings. I am so absorbed in the wonder of earth and the life upon it that I cannot think of heaven and angels."

"I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in the kindness of human beings. I am so absorbed in the wonder of earth and the life upon it that I cannot think of heaven and angels."

Pearl S. Buck, American Novelist

Faith, Life, Angels, Earth

5

"Our country's political discourse and debate are enriched by discussions of the political implications of our faith traditions, whether they are taking place in our communities, at our dinner tables, or in our places of worship."

"Our country's political discourse and debate are enriched by discussions of the political implications of our faith traditions, whether they are taking place in our communities, at our dinner tables, or in our places of worship."

David E. Price, American Politician

Faith, Country, Debate, Traditions

5

"Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them."

"Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them."

Mahalia Jackson, American Musician

Faith, Health, Soul, Man

5

"All are free to believe or not believe; all are free to practice a faith or not. But those who believe must be free to speak of and act on their belief."

"All are free to believe or not believe; all are free to practice a faith or not. But those who believe must be free to speak of and act on their belief."

Jeff Miller, American Politician

Faith, Belief, Act, Practice

5

"A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen."

"A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen."

Alvin Dark, American Athlete

5

"I believe that today's players who are Christians feel that it's important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith."

"I believe that today's players who are Christians feel that it's important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith."

Lynn Swann, American Athlete

Faith, Responsibility, Today

5

"Fear clogs; faith liberates."

"Fear clogs; faith liberates."

Elbert Hubbard, American Writer

5

"Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother."

"Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother."

Khalil Gibran, Lebanese Poet

Faith, Brother, Doubt, Lonely

5

"All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions."

"All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions."

James Freeman Clarke, American Clergyman

Faith, Strength, Actions, Force

5

"To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning."

"To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning."

Hermann Hesse, German Novelist

Faith, History, Chaos, Meaning

5

"In economics, hope and faith coexist with great scientific pretension and also a deep desire for respectability."

"In economics, hope and faith coexist with great scientific pretension and also a deep desire for respectability."

John Kenneth Galbraith, American Economist

Faith, Hope, Deep, Desire

5

"I think if you look at yesterday's New York Times poll, particularly when you judge Democrats in Congress versus the Republicans in Congress, people put a little more faith, or even a little more than a little more faith in the Democrats in Congress."

"I think if you look at yesterday's New York Times poll, particularly when you judge Democrats in Congress versus the Republicans in Congress, people put a little more faith, or even a little more than a little more faith in the Democrats in Congress."

John Podesta, American Lawyer

Faith, People, Congress, Democrats

5

"I would not attack the faith of a heathen without being sure I had a better one to put in its place."

"I would not attack the faith of a heathen without being sure I had a better one to put in its place."

Harriet Beecher Stowe, American Author

5

"Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand."

"Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand."

Thomas Aquinas, Italian Theologian

5

"Faith is the ticket to the feast, not the feast."

"Faith is the ticket to the feast, not the feast."

Edwin Louis Cole, American Author

5

"Faith is not a notion, but a real strong essential hunger, an attracting or magnetic desire of Christ, which as it proceeds from a seed of the divine nature in us, so it attracts and unites with its like."

"Faith is not a notion, but a real strong essential hunger, an attracting or magnetic desire of Christ, which as it proceeds from a seed of the divine nature in us, so it attracts and unites with its like."

William Law, English Clergyman

Faith, Nature, Christ, Desire

5

"In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him."

"In properly organized groups no faith is required; what is required is simply a little trust and even that only for a little while, for the sooner a man begins to verify all he hears the better it is for him."

G. I. Gurdjieff, Russian Educator

Faith, Trust, Man

5

"Faith certainly tells us what the senses do not, but not the contrary of what they see; it is above, not against them."

"Faith certainly tells us what the senses do not, but not the contrary of what they see; it is above, not against them."

Blaise Pascal, French Philosopher

5

"In the midst of the storm, our anchor is hope."

"In the midst of the storm, our anchor is hope."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

Faith, Storm, Anchor, Hope

5

"Faith is not trying to believe something regardless of the evidence. Faith is daring to do something regardless of the consequences."

"Faith is not trying to believe something regardless of the evidence. Faith is daring to do something regardless of the consequences."

Sherwood Eddy, American Author

Faith, Consequences, Trying

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