A devout and naïve Christian was admonishing those who questioned the articles of faith. "A true Christian must never examine the things he's told to believe, gentlemen,” he said. "It's like taking a pill: if you chew it, it's so bitter you'll never get it down.”. (Nicolas Chamfort)

A devout and naïve Christian was admonishing those who questioned the articles of faith. "A true Christian must never examine the things he's told to believe, gentlemen,” he said. "It's like taking a pill: if you chew it, it's so bitter you'll never get it down.”.

Nicolas Chamfort

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