I felt that on a basis of a 'search for the miraculous' it would be possible to unite together a very large number of people who were no longer able to swallow the customary forms of lying and living in lying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A search for the miraculous could unite people tired of living and lying in falsehoods.
- In plain terms
- Seeking miracles can join people who want to stop living in lies.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for truth beyond normal routines to connect with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What miracle do you seek?
- Why lies fail us?
Another view
People may define miracles differently.
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