Alexander R. Vinet Quotes

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VINET, Alexander R. Quotes

(1797-18147), Swiss theologian

Aspiration

God has never ceased to be the one true aim of all right human aspirations.

Imitation

Imitation causes us to leave natural ways to enter into artificial ones; it therefore makes slaves.

Religion

Religion finds the love of happiness and the principles of duty separated in us; and its mission—its masterpiece is, to reunite them.

Resignation

Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow.

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