Quote by Josh Billings

If there was no faith there would be no living in this world. We could not even eat hash with any safety.

If there was no faith there would be no living in this world

Summary

This quote suggests that faith is an essential aspect of existence. It implies that without faith, we would be unable to navigate through life safely or with a sense of security. The reference to eating hash implies that even basic actions or choices would be perilous without faith. In essence, this short statement highlights the importance of having trust, belief, and confidence in something or someone in order to survive and thrive in the world.

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Faith

By Josh Billings

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