Who said “Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but…”?

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John Galsworthy. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceOne More River (1933)

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“Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed.”
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Galsworthy, J. (n.d.). Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/37494-religion-was-nearly-dead-because-there-was-no/

MLA

Galsworthy, John. “Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/37494-religion-was-nearly-dead-because-there-was-no/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Galsworthy, John. “Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place -- service -- social service -- the ants creed, the bees creed.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/37494-religion-was-nearly-dead-because-there-was-no/.