Proselytizing Quotes

18 quotes by 13 authors

Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force… — Winston Churchill
Instead of seeming to impose new obligations, they should appear as people who wish to share their joy, who point to a horizon of beauty… — Pope Francis
We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. BUt the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I… — Pope Francis
A wide and vague impression exists that so-called Eastern religion is more contemplative, innocuous, and humane than the proselytizing monotheisms of the West. Don't believe… — Christopher Hitchens
Starting out from the fact that the frustrated predominate among the early adherents of all mass movements and that they usually join of their own… — Eric Hoffer
No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. — Winston Churchill
There is nothing more explosive than a skilled population condemned to inaction. Such a population is likely to become a hotbed of extremism and intolerance,… — Eric Hoffer
Man is emphatically a proselytizing creature. — Thomas Carlyle
I don't think we should discriminate against an organization or congregation because they're religious, if they're doing good work. But government can't subsidize proselytizing or… — Jim Wallis
Proselytizing is more a passionate search for something not yet found than a desire to bestow upon the world something we already have. It is… — Eric Hoffer
If I don't talk about my religion, if I say I'm not discussing it or different humanitarian things I'm working on, they're like, 'He's avoiding… — Tom Cruise
I am a huge fan of proselytizing. I am a huge fan of speaking your mind. The only way we can share the universe... is… — Penn Jillette
The act of bell ringing is symbolic of all proselytizing religions. It implies the pointless interference with the quiet of other people. — Ezra Pound
I'm nutty for nutrition. I've become one of those people who can't stop talking about the connection between food and health. Now that I know… — Robin Quivers
For at least two thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity, human malice and those great motivators and justifiers of malice and stupidity, idealism,… — Aldous Huxley
Proselytizing is only wrong if coercive or deceptive. Coercion, whether violent or not, is immoral, just as deception is immoral. — David Novak
The act of bellringing is symbolic of all proselytizing religions. It implies the pointless interference with the quiet of other people. — Ezra Pound
Thou Shalt Not Forcibly Invade Thy Neighbors Rectal Cavities With Thine Superstitious Nonsense, Lest They In Turn Invade Thine Own Chambers. - The Golden Rectum… — Rock Cowles

Who Wrote These Proselytizing Quotes

13 authors contributed a total of 18 Proselytizing Quotes as follows: