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“The truths that I know best I have learned on my knees. I never know a thing well, till it is burned into my heart by prayer.”

Quote by John Bunyan

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John Bunyan, born on November 28, 1628, and died on August 31, 1688, was a renowned English writer. He is best known for his religious works, especially his masterpiece 'Pilgrim's Progress'. Bunyan's life was filled with hardships, including multiple arrests for his preaching activities, but his works have had a profound impact on both Christian literature and English literature. more

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