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In my view, all that is necessary for faith is the belief that by doing our best we shall come nearer to success and that success in our aims (the improvement of the lot of mankind, present and future) is worth attaining...I maintain that faith in this world is perfectly possible without faith in another world.
Rosalind Franklin
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What this quote means

Faith can exist through our efforts to improve humanity's future without needing religious beliefs.

This quote by Rosalind Franklin emphasizes that faith is not solely dependent on religious beliefs; rather, it can stem from our commitment to making a positive impact in the world. She argues that believing in the value of our endeavors and striving for the betterment of humanity is sufficient for cultivating faith and motivation, demonstrating a practical approach to existential concerns.

Themes

FaithSuccessBeliefHumanityEffort

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about personal growth and societal impact.

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