Quote by Arthur H. Clough

And almost everyone when age, disease, or sorrows strike him, inclines to think there is a God, or something very like him.

And almost everyone when age, disease, or sorrows strike him

Summary

This quote suggests that when people face challenging experiences such as old age, illness, or hardships, they tend to believe in the existence of a higher power or something similar. These difficult moments in life compel individuals to question their own mortality and grapple with the idea of a divine presence providing solace or guidance. It highlights how adversity often leads people to seek spiritual or metaphysical explanations for their circumstances.

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Sadness

By Arthur H. Clough

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