Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Faith: Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel.

Faith: Belief without evidence in what is told by one who sp

Summary

This quote sarcastically defines faith as a blind belief in the words of someone who lacks knowledge about something that cannot be compared or proven. It suggests that faith is based on trust without any concrete evidence or logical reasoning. The phrase "things without parallel" implies that these beliefs exist outside the realm of conventional understanding or comparison. Overall, the quote questions the validity and reliability of faith as a basis for believing in something.

By Ambrose Bierce

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