Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover health by medicines I am compelled to take against my own judgment; but I cannot be saved by a worship I disbelieve and abhor.

I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may re

Summary

This quote deals with the idea that one's faith or religious beliefs cannot be forced upon them. The speaker acknowledges that they may achieve wealth or physical well-being through methods they may not fully embrace, but salvation or spiritual fulfillment cannot be attained in the same way. They emphasize that worship, which entails a personal connection and belief, cannot be imposed upon someone who does not genuinely believe and detest it. This quote highlights the importance of individual freedom in matters of faith and the limitations of external imposition in matters of spirituality.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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