A miracle is an event which creates faith. That is the purpose and nature of miracles. . . . Frauds deceive. An event which creates faith does not deceive therefore it is not a fraud, but a miracle. (George Bernard Shaw)

A miracle is an event which creates faith. That is the purpose and nature of miracles. . . . Frauds deceive. An event which creates faith does not deceive therefore it is not a fraud, but a miracle.

George Bernard Shaw

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