“The furnace of affliction refines us from earthly drossiness, and softens us for the impression of God's own stamp.”
Quote by Pierre Bayle
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Pierre Bayle
Pierre Bayle, a French philosopher born on November 18, 1647, and died on December 28, 1706, was one of the most important philosophers of the 17th century. Known for his contributions to religious tolerance and rationalism, Bayle's works had a profound impact on the religious and philosophical thought of his time. more
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