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Quote by George MacDonald

“Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse. There lies freedom, indeed.”

Quote by George MacDonald

Book:The Miracles of Our Lord

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The Miracles of Our Lord

This book is a compilation of narratives and teachings focusing on the miracles performed by Jesus Christ as described in Christian religious texts. more

Author

George MacDonald

George MacDonald was a 19th-century Scottish author known for his fantasy literature and religious thought. His works had a profound influence on later writers, such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. more

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