Every life is a profession of faith, and exercises an inevitable and silent propaganda.  As far as lies in its power, it tends to transform the universe and humanity into its own image.

Henri-Frédéric Amiel (1821-1881) Swiss philosopher, poet, critic
Journal (2 May 1852) [tr. Ward (1887)]

 
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