4 Quotes by Madame de Stael about prayer

  • Author Madame de Stael
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    Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation the source of strength is one's self. When one prays he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

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  • Author Madame de Stael
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    Madame de Staël thought it was pride in mankind to endeavour to penetrate the secret of the universe; and speaking of the higher metaphysics she said: "I prefer the Lord's Prayer to it all.

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