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Ernest Renan quotes

French Philosopher February 28, 1823 – October 12, 1892

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Ernest Renan quote: "Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive..."
Religion is not a popular error; it is a great instinctive truth, sensed by the people, expressed by the people. Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "All the great things of humanity have been accomplished in the..."
All the great things of humanity have been accomplished in the name of absolute principles. Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "The liberty of the individual is a necessary postulate of..."
The liberty of the individual is a necessary postulate of human progress. Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "Our opinions become fixed at the point where we stop thinking."
Our opinions become fixed at the point where we stop thinking. Ernest Renan
In morals, truth is but little prized when it is a mere sentiment, and only attains its full value when realized in the world as fact. Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "Man makes holy what he believes."
Man makes holy what he believes. Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "O Lord, if there is a Lord, save my soul, if I have a soul..."
O Lord, if there is a Lord, save my soul, if I have a soul... Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan quote: "All history is incomprehensible without Christ."
All history is incomprehensible without Christ. Ernest Renan

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