Quote by Evelyn Beatrice Hall

He who has lost only those of whose faith and truth he is sure, has not yet reached the depth of human desolation.

He who has lost only those of whose faith and truth he is su

Summary

This quote acknowledges that losing people in whom one has complete trust and belief is a profoundly distressing experience. However, it suggests that true devastation lies in losing individuals whose faith and truth one had been certain about. This implies that discovering that even these trusted individuals can be unfaithful or dishonest leads to a depth of desolation that is unparalleled. In essence, the quote highlights the devastating impact of losing people one believed to be reliable and genuine in their beliefs and actions.

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Truth Faith

By Evelyn Beatrice Hall

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