Quote by Eric Hoffer

Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains.

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Summary

This quote suggests that having the necessary technical skills or abilities to accomplish difficult tasks makes faith redundant. If one possesses the knowledge and expertise to accomplish seemingly impossible feats, there is no need to rely on faith or belief in supernatural powers to achieve them. The quote implies that faith is only necessary when one lacks the practical skills or means to accomplish a certain goal.

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