“I do not mock men who have faith. It goves them comfort, and oft times leads them to help others. Yet I have also seen great evils done in the name of the Source. And never have I witnessed a miracle. Until I do I shall remain sceptical.”

—  David Gemmell , book Stormrider

Source: Rigante series, Stormrider, Ch. 2

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