Quote by G. I. Gurdjieff

If you want to lose your faith, make friends with a priest.

If you want to lose your faith, make friends with a priest.

Summary

This quote suggests that by becoming close friends with a priest, one may potentially lose their faith. It implies that priests, who are often seen as religious figures and spiritual guides, may possess qualities or knowledge that challenges or contradicts one's beliefs. This could be interpreted as a warning that developing close relationships with individuals who have different beliefs or knowledge may influence one's own faith and potentially cause it to waver or diminish.

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Faith

By G. I. Gurdjieff

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