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Quotes from This I Believe — Pearl S. Buck

1892–1973 United States

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I believe in human beings, but my faith is without sentimentality.

This I Believe (1951)

I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in human beings.

This I Believe (1951)

With so profound a faith in the human heart and its power to grow toward the light, I find here reason and cause enough for hope and confidence in the future of mankind.

This I Believe (1951)

The common sense of people will surely prove to them someday that mutual support and cooperation are only sensible for the security and happiness of all. Such faith keeps me continually ready and purposeful with energy to do what one person can towards shaping the environment in which the human being can grow with freedom.

This I Believe (1951)

I enjoy life because I am endlessly interested in people and their growth. My interest leads me to widen my knowledge of people, and this in turn compels me to believe in the common goodness of mankind.

This I Believe (1951)

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