Quote #77

Kierkegaard writes: If Christianity were so easy and cozy, why should God in his Scriptures have set Heaven and Earth in motion and threatened eternal punishments? - Question: But then in that case why is this Scriptures so unclear? (p. 31e)

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  2. Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself. (p. 34e)
  3. A confession has to be part of your new life. (p. 18e)
  4. Resting on your laurels is as dangerous as resting when you are walking in the snow. You doze off and die in your sleep. (p. 35e)
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  8. One might say: Genius is talent exercised with courage. (p. 38e)

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