• 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.

  Archibald Alexander
  American Presbyterian theologian and professor
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1. unexpected
2. difficult
3. interest
4. brought
5. credit
6. great

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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. by : Archibald Alexander

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