Quote by Samuel Butler

Mr. Tennyson has said that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, but he wisely refrains from saying whether they are good or bad things.

Mr. Tennyson has said that more things are wrought by prayer

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In this quote, the author acknowledges a statement made by Mr. Tennyson regarding the power of prayer. While Mr. Tennyson claims that prayer can bring about significant outcomes beyond our imagination, he purposely avoids explicitly defining these outcomes as either good or bad. This suggests that the impact of prayer is subjective and varies based on individual perspectives, leaving room for interpretation and personal belief.

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