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“There is a greater Christian faith than one which settles for the temporal happiness, and that is the augmentation of faith. The more faithful you become, the harder the obstacles get; but the harder the obstacles get, the tougher your spine grows; and the tougher your spine grows, the less dependent you are on man's approval. I came to know this about Christianity when valuing faith before comfort.”

Knows Men Christian Grows Christianity Greater Comfort Harder Obstacles Settling Faithful Dependent Approval Spine Christian Faith

Book:Killosophy

Source: Killosophy

“Civilization does not engross all the virtues of humanity: she has not even her full share of them. They flourish in greater abundance and attain greater strength among many barbarous people. The hospitality of the wild Arab, the courage of the North American Indian, and the faithful friendships of some of the Polynesian nations, far surpass any thing of a similar kind among the polished communities of Europe.”

People Kind Doe Humanity Nations Community Virtue Greater Share Civilization Europe Indian Faithful Abundance Hospitality Polished American Indian Polynesians

Book:Typee: A Romance of the South Seas (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)

Source: Typee: A Romance of the South Seas (Illustrated & Annotated Edition)

“There is a reason why one man is born black and with other disadvantages, while another is born white with great advantages. The reason is that we once had an estate before we came here, and were obedient; more or less, to the laws that were given us there. Those who were faithful in all things there received greater blessings here, and those who were not faithful received less”

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Book:Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings

Source: Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings