It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.


Practical Truths (ed. 1857)

Archibald Alexander Quotes

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, ...

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, ...

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, ...

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, ...