Susan B. AnthonyI distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.
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I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires. It is said that if you want something bad enough, you will find a way to make it happen. This quote refers to the idea of using our own willpower and strength. But, as we all know, there is no such thing as free will, so we must rely on the strength of God to help us through our trials and tribulations.
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