"Theist and atheist: the fight between them is as to whether God shall be called God or shall have some other name."

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The theme of religion is universal, yet Samuel Butler manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on religion often shapes our reality.

About Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler may refer to:Samuel Butler (poet) (1613–1680), English poet and satirist
Samuel Butler (schoolmaster) (1774–1839), English classical scholar
Samuel Butler (politician) (1825–1891), American politician
Samuel Butler (novelist) (1835–1902), English author of Erewhon
Samuel Butler (cricketer) (1850–1903), English cricketer
Samuel Butler (lawyer) (1930–2025), American lawyer
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for West Coast
Sam Butler, Australian rules footballer for Hawthorn
Bo Weavil Jackson, blues singer and guitarist also known as Sam Butler

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"Some men love truth so much that they seem to be in continual fear lest she should catch a cold on overexposure."

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"It is a unyielding truth that rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority."

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"The Athanasian Creed is to me light and intelligible reading in comparison with much that now passes for science."

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"No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people."

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"When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said 'Let us pray.' We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land."

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