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Madame de Stael

Prayer is more than meditation. In meditation, the source of strength is one's self. When one prays, he goes to a source of strength greater than his own.

Madame de Stael

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Meditation relies on drawing power and calm from within oneself, using personal focus and reflection. Prayer, on the other hand, involves seeking help or support from a higher power beyond one's own abilities.

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