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There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it
No man ever believes that the Bible means what it says: He is always convinced that it says what he means
Religious ecstasy is a madness of thought freed of its bodily bonds, whereas in the ecstasy of love, the forces of twin natures unite, blend and embrace one another
Religion is the metaphysics of the masses
Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think
After coming into contact with a religious man I always feel I must wash my hands
He who has art and science also has religion, but those who do not have them better have religion
The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the vicissitude of sects and religions
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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