Quote by Matthew Simpson

We know the past and its great events, the present in its multitudinous complications, chiefly through faith in the testimony of others.

We know the past and its great events, the present in its mu

Summary

This quote suggests that our understanding of the past and the present relies heavily on the trust we place in the accounts and testimonies of other people. We cannot personally experience every event or situation ourselves, so we must rely on the accounts given by others to grasp the great events of the past as well as the complexities of the present. This emphasizes the importance of trust, faith, and the collective knowledge passed down through generations in shaping our understanding of history and the world around us.

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By Matthew Simpson

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