Quote by Studs Terkel

Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the hereafter? Of course I do. I might add, perhaps even a touch of envy too, because of the solace.

Nonetheless, do I have respect for people who believe in the

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges their respect for individuals who believe in an afterlife, despite not sharing the same belief themselves. They express a level of admiration and even jealousy towards those who find comfort and solace in the idea of an afterlife. The quote indicates an empathetic recognition of the emotional and psychological benefits that belief in the hereafter can bring to believers, even if it is not personally embraced by the speaker.

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