No sinner is ever saved
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No sinner is ever saved after the first twenty minutes of a sermon.
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Meaning
This quote means sermons lose persuasive power when they go on too long. Attention and spiritual effect have limits.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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