Man, before he is being regenerated, does not even know that any internal man exists, much less is he acquainted with its nature and quality. (Emanuel Swedenborg)

Man, before he is being regenerated, does not even know that any internal man exists, much less is he acquainted with its nature and quality.

Emanuel Swedenborg

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