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Abyss Quote by Max Muller

“Without a belief in personal immortality, religion surely is like…” quote by Max Muller — Download Open image

“Without a belief in personal immortality, religion surely is like an arch resting on one pillar, like a bridge ending in an abyss.”

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I look into my heart and see the abyss looking back at me.' 'I won't let you fall.

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