Ch. 5.
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To conceive the good, in fact, is not sufficient; it must be made to succeed among men. To accomplish this less pure paths must be followed.
— Ernest Renan
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Ernest Renan" (Quotes, Vie de Jésus (The Life of Jesus) (1863))
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About Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan (February 28, 1823 – October 12, 1892) was a French philosopher, playwright, historian, and writer.
About Ernest Renan
Ernest Renan (February 28, 1823 – October 12, 1892) was a French philosopher, playwright, historian, and writer.
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