In the religion of the Medes and Persians the cult of trees plays an important part, and with them, as with Assyrians,… — Marie-Luise Gothein Copy Share Image
One may desire a spurious respect and precedence among one's fellow monks, and the veneration of outsiders. "Both monks and laity should… — Gautama Buddha Copy Share Image
So great is my veneration for the Bible that the earlier my children begin to read it the more confident will be… — John Quincy Adams Copy Share Image
Fair-goes are not only for oneself, but for underdogs. Even in international sporting matches Australians have been known to switch from their… — Donald Horne Copy Share Image
The pre-scientific age, whatever its deficiencies, had at least offered its members the peace of mind that follows from knowing all man-made… — Alain de Botton Copy Share Image
When you are before the altar where Christ reposes, you ought no longer to think that you are amongst men; but believe… — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
The East is unfamiliar with those confessions, memoirs, and autobiographies so beloved in the West. There is a clear difference in tonality.… — Paul Evdokimov Copy Share Image
It smells terrible in here.' Well, what do you expect? The human body, when confined, produces certain odors which we tend to… — John Kennedy Toole Copy Share Image
Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against… — John Adams Copy Share Image
Such is my veneration for every religion that reveals the attributes of the Deity, or a future state of rewards and punishments,… — Benjamin Rush Copy Share Image
