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Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain.
John Calvin
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Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a man believes his own mind it is certain that he will forsake God and forge some idol in his own brain. — John Calvin

About John Calvin

John Calvin was a Theologian from Kingdom of France (1509–1564).

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Who said "Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if a m…"?
This quote is attributed to John Calvin, a Theologian from Kingdom of France.
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John Calvin lived from 1509 – 1564.
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