“Is poverty of spirit the chief amongst virtues, that Jesus gives it prime place in his teachings? Is it even a virtue at all? Surely not. Manliness of spirit, honesty of spirit, fullness of rightful purpose, these are virtues; poverty of spirit is a crime.”
Quote by Charles Bradlaugh
Book:Theological Essays
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Theological Essays
This volume presents a range of essays that delve into various aspects of theological thought, including religious philosophy, doctrine, and historical analysis. more
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Source: Why do Men Starve? Who Was Jesus Christ? Poverty: Its Effects on the Political Condition of the People and other Essays
“[That] my body be buried as cheaply as possible and no speeches be permitted at my funeral.”
“Nixon's own protection from the assassin's bullet... nattering nabobs of negativism.”
Source: The Institutes Of The Christian Religion (Annotated Edition)
