Quote by Ricardo Montalban

I found enormous opposition to my religion. It's like if you want to strengthen your biceps, you lift heavy weight, as heavy as you can handle, and work your muscles against resistance until it grows strong. I had to do that with my religion.

I found enormous opposition to my religion. It's like if you

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This quote suggests that the speaker encountered significant resistance or obstacles when practicing their religion. They compare the process to a physical workout in which one lifts heavy weights to strengthen their muscles through resistance. Similarly, the speaker implies that they had to overcome challenges and face opposition in order to strengthen their faith and beliefs in their religion.

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