Quote by Stephen Richards

The problem with most people who say they believe, however, is that said belief is only a thin layer of solid ice which rests over a vast ocean that is likewise deep with non-solid disbelief.

The problem with most people who say they believe, however,

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This quote implies that many people claim to have belief in something, but their belief is superficial and shallow. It compares their belief to a thin layer of solid ice, suggesting that it is fragile and easily breakable. Beneath this thin layer lies a vast ocean of doubt and disbelief, highlighting the lack of genuine conviction in their professed beliefs. The quote suggests that true belief requires a deeper and more solid foundation, rather than just superficial affirmation.

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