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“There's only a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.”

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William Kennedy, born on January 16, 1928, is a renowned American writer known for his intricate portrayals of American society and history. His works are celebrated for their deep insights into the complexities of American life, particularly his skill in showcasing local characteristics and the fates of individuals. more

“Religious truth is captive in a small number of little manuscripts which guard the common treasures, instead of expanding them. Let us break the seal which binds these holy things; let us give wings to truth that it may fly with the Word, no longer prepared at vast expense, but multitudes everlastingly by a machine which never wearies to every soul which enters life.”

“It is a press, certainly, but a press from which shall flow in inexhaustible streamsThrough it, God will spread His Word. A spring of truth shall flow from it: like a new star it shall scatter the darkness of ignorance, and cause a light heretofore unknown to shine amongst men.”

Men Light Stars Causes Darkness Ignorance Spring Flow Presses Shining Spread Gods Will

Author:Johannes Gutenberg

“God suffers in the multitude of souls whom His word can not reach. Religious truth is imprisoned in a small number of manuscript books, which confine instead of spread the public treasure. Let us break the seal which seals up holy things and give wings to Truth in order that she may win every soul that comes into the world by her word no longer written at great expense by hands easily palsied, but multiplied like the wind by an untiring machine.”

“It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission.”

Asks Easier Permission

Author:Bill Bowerman

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