Quote There are those who scoff at the schoolboy,...

“There are those who scoff at the schoolboy, calling him frivolous andshallow: Yet it was the schoolboy who said 'Faith is believing what youknow ain't so'.” - Mark Twain

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There are those who scoff at the schoolboy, calling him frivolous and shallow: They see him as just a young, naive child who doesn't understand the complexities of the world. They underestimate his wisdom and insight, dismissing his thoughts as insignificant.

But yet it was the schoolboy who said 'Faith is believing what you know ain't so'. This seemingly simple statement holds a profound truth that many fail to grasp. It speaks to the power of belief, even in the face of doubt and uncertainty.

Faith is not about blindly accepting something as true without evidence or reason. It is about having the courage to trust in something greater than ourselves, even when logic and facts may suggest otherwise.

It is about holding onto hope and belief in the face of adversity and doubt. It is about finding strength and resilience in the midst of uncertainty and fear.

It is the schoolboy who reminds us that faith is not about being certain of everything. It is about having the courage to believe in something greater than ourselves, even when we cannot see the full picture.

It is about trusting in the unknown and having the courage to take a leap of faith. It is about embracing the mysteries of life and finding meaning and purpose in the midst of uncertainty.

So, next time you encounter a schoolboy with a glint of wisdom in his eyes, do not dismiss him as frivolous or shallow. Instead, listen to his words and let them remind you of the power of faith and belief in a world that often seems chaotic and uncertain.

For it is often the simplest of truths that hold the greatest wisdom. And it is in the innocence and curiosity of a schoolboy that we can find inspiration and guidance in our own journey of faith and belief.




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