Thomas Jefferson | religion
Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other.
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Joseph Campbell | religion
Every religion is true one way or another. It is true when understood metaphorically. But when it gets stuck in its own metaphors, interpreting them as facts, then you are in trouble.
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Aristotle | religion
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.
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Dalai Lama | religion
Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that’s important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.
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Mahatma Gandhi | religion
A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.
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Dalai Lama | religion
Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.
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