Gerry SpenceSkepticism, not cleanliness, is next to godliness. Skepticism is the father of freedom. It is like the pry that holds open the door for truth to slip in.
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Skepticism is the father of freedom. It is like the pry that holds open the door for truth to slip in. The words of this quote are not just eloquent but also I think very true. Skepticism, not cleanliness, is next to godliness.
Source: Seven Simple Steps To Personal Freedom: An Owners Manual For Life
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