Quote by Bernard Berenson

Miracles happen to those who believe in them. Otherwise why does not the Virgin Mary appear to Lamaists, Mohammedans, or Hindus who have never heard of her?

Miracles happen to those who believe in them. Otherwise why

Summary

This quote suggests that miracles occur for those who have faith in them. It questions why divine entities, such as the Virgin Mary, do not appear to followers of different religions who have no knowledge of her existence. The quote implies that belief plays a crucial role in experiencing miraculous events, implying that one's faith and openness to such occurrences greatly influence their perception and encounters with the divine.

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By Bernard Berenson

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