"Christianity" Quotes from Famous Books
... is a Christian," he answered, "and a sincere one, too, though I see for some reason you don't think so. There are degrees in Christianity, Miss Mitchell, just as there are in amiability, or culture, ... — Four Girls at Chautauqua • Pansy
... exclaimed Mrs. Marvin, promptly. "The principles of Christianity oppose success at every turn. To be Christ-like one must always be poor, always weak and, ... — For Gold or Soul? - The Story of a Great Department Store • Lurana W. Sheldon
... extraordinary project was now formed by Henley; he was to teach mankind universal knowledge from his lectures, and primitive Christianity from his sermons. He took apartments in Newport market, and opened his ... — Calamities and Quarrels of Authors • Isaac D'Israeli
... Breaker. "You have been more than magnanimous; you have been a self-sacrificing Christian, for you have required your surgeon to bind up the wound of an enemy before he assuaged your own. This is Christianity in war; and I shall strive to emulate ... — A Victorious Union - SERIES: The Blue and the Gray--Afloat • Oliver Optic
... up to at Mt. Hebron you had to lead a distasteful, colourless life of hypocrisy and piety such as I have seldom seen anywhere before. Under cover of their primitive Christianity I never found more pettiness. First, you prayed and hymn-sung yourself into favour, and then indulged in sanctimonious intrigue to keep yourself ... — Tramping on Life - An Autobiographical Narrative • Harry Kemp
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