Religion I have disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give to them, and that is the Christian religion. If they had that and I had not given them one cent, they would be rich. If they have not that, and I had given them the world, they would be poor.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of religion, specifically Christianity, over material possessions and wealth. The speaker states that they have given away all their possessions to their family but sees the Christian religion as the most valuable gift they could offer. They argue that if their family has the Christian faith, they would be spiritually enriched, regardless of their material circumstances. Conversely, even if they had been given the entire world without the Christian religion, their family would still be considered spiritually poor. The quote highlights the belief that religious faith is seen as a fundamental source of true wealth and fulfillment.

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