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own, independent, intuitive thoughts and for which he was priding himself, the same invaluable tips and bits of advice were found stuffed in the bible - a religious scripture which was about 2000 years old. Now, the American doctor wondered how he could claim that what he had been giving by way of advice to his patients was his independent creation and also as to how far he was justified in his pride that the tips and advice were his own intuitive thoughts. This introspection on the part of the doctor resulted in making him realise that all his arrogance and pride were pointless and futile. From that moment onwards, a great deal of respect for the scriptures and the church, where these scriptures were recited. arose in his mind and he realised that this unique instrument of giving mankind peace should be assiduously cultivated and learnt.
Writer's Sorrow
The American writer was filled with remorse because he had stopped listenining to the scriptures which had prescribed ways and means for leading a happy and fulfilled life. He really believed that he was a great fool to have stopped going to the church which was a place of religion and a visit to which could make his life happy and his mind healthy. Moved by this deep sense of regret he immediately decided to visit the church regularly and to hear what the scriptures has to say. From the very next day, he started going to the Church. Not only this but he also narrated his own experience after listening to the speech given by the priest and explained to the people with the help of the cases of patients who had come to him
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