Quote by Hosea Ballou

Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic.

Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effecti

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This quote suggests that while preaching or promoting a certain belief or ideology may have some impact, it is through practicing those principles in one's own life that the strongest influence can be exerted. The quote implies that actions speak louder than words, emphasizing that people are more likely to be convinced by observing a person leading a moral and righteous life than by listening to someone preach without following through. It implies that living by example is a more effective way to persuade skeptics and inspire others to adopt similar values or beliefs.

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