Quote by Samuel Johnson

Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven in a green coat, will not find his way thither the sooner in a gray one.

Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven in a green coat, will no

Summary

This quote suggests that external appearances or material possessions do not determine a person's ability to achieve salvation or a higher spiritual state. It implies that changing one's outward appearance, such as from a green coat to a gray one, will not have any impact on one's journey to heaven. The quote emphasizes the idea that genuine inner transformation and character development are more important than superficial changes.

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By Samuel Johnson

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