Agree Quote by Voltaire

Monks transgress the Laws of the Buddha, stir up the common people, store wealth and weapons, and spread rumors; under the guise of religion,…

— Eiji Yoshikawa

“Do not gossip about monks and speak ill of spiritual teachers”

— Shri Radhe Maa

I think many monks hesitate to change things.

— Tenzin Palmo

One may desire a spurious respect and precedence among one's fellow monks, and the veneration of outsiders. "Both monks and laity should think it…

— Gautama Buddha

Monks are not expected to speak about themselves; the message is important, not the person.

— Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

All is lost. Monks, monks, monks!

— Henry VIII of England

“Monks, even if bandits were to savagely sever you, limb by limb, with a double-handled saw, even then, whoever of you harbors ill will…

— Gautama Buddha

Then are they truly monks when they live by the labor of their hands.

— Benedict of Nursia

“I you ask me about the monks, I speak from experience, not prejudice, and though I have no doubt that some foundations are well…

— Hilary Mantel

I am a simple Buddhist monk - no more, no less.

— Dalai Lama

Obedience is necessary not only for monks, but for all people. Even the Lord was obedient. The proud and self-regarding do not allow grace…

— Silouan the Athonite

A monk is holy and great until he starts teaching you the real Dharma

— Tsem Tulku