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Thomas Browne

To believe only possibilities is not faith, but mere philosophy.

Faith

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Thomas Browne is saying that faith requires more than just considering what might be true; it demands a deeper conviction beyond mere speculation. Simply accepting things as possible is a logical approach, not the full commitment that true faith involves.

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