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“The greatest tragedy in mankind's entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion.”
Arthur C. Clarke quotes (English Writer of science fiction, b.1917)
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“Science can destroy religion by ignoring it as well as by disproving its tenets. No one ever demonstrated, so far as I am aware, the non-existence of Zeus or Thor - but they have few followers now.”
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“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”
Plato quotes (Ancient Greek Philosopher He was the world's most influential philosopher. 428 BC-348 BC)
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“There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.”
Oscar Wilde quotes (Irish Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and Critic, 1854-1900)
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“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.”
Seneca quotes (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD)
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“Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers.”
Jesse Ventura quotes (American Governor of Minnesota, b.1952)
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“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.”
Joseph Campbell quotes (American prolific Author, Editor, Philosopher and Teacher, 1904-1987)
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“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
Dalai Lama quotes (Head of the Dge-lugs-pa order of Tibetan Buddhists, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, b.1935)
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“Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most, although, up to now, the Christians have been the most intolerant of all men”
Voltaire quotes (French Philosopher and Writer. One of the greatest of all French authors, 1694-1778)
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“I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…”
Dalai Lama quotes (Head of the Dge-lugs-pa order of Tibetan Buddhists, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, b.1935)
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“For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist, it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart -- then no problem.”
Dalai Lama quotes (Head of the Dge-lugs-pa order of Tibetan Buddhists, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, b.1935)
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