Quote by Whittaker Chambers

At issue was the question whether this man's faith could prevail against a man whose equal faith it was that this society is sick beyond saving, and that mercy itself pleads for its swift extinction and replacement by another.

At issue was the question whether this man's faith could pre

Summary

This quote highlights the conflict between two individuals regarding the state of society and the role of faith. One person firmly believes in the potential of their faith to overcome the problems that plague society. In contrast, the other person strongly believes that society is irreparably broken and argues that replacing it with a new system is the only solution, driven by a sense of mercy and compassion. The quote encapsulates the differing perspectives on the fate of society and the power of faith to either save or replace it swiftly.

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