Quote by Ambrose Bierce

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

Faith, n. Belief without evidence in what is told by one who

Summary

This quote defines faith as the act of believing in something, even in the absence of evidence, when presented by someone who lacks knowledge, discussing things that have no comparable experiences. It highlights the notion that faith requires trust in the words of others and often pertains to aspects that are beyond rational comprehension.

By Ambrose Bierce

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