Religion which lays so many restraints upon us is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves.
Quotes By Laurence Sterne
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In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself.
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Respect for ourselves guides our morals respect for others guides our manners.
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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart...
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Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave it is not in his...
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I take a simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it.
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The desire of knowledge like the thirst of riches increases ever with the...
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People who are always taking care of their health are like misers who are...
Quotes About Religion
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Civilisation has ever accompanied emigration and conquest - the conflict of...
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Religion is no more the parent of morality than an incubator is the mother of...
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Religion is the idol of the mob it adores everything it does not understand.
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When men take pleasure in feeling their minds elevated with strong drink and...
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I think I'm fascinated by the power of religion in our culture. Like a lot of...
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The advent of a new religion making serious and impressive claims to embody...
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I've been a little bit obsessed with religion without being a religious...
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I have a strong belief in God... I find religion to be a very personal...
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They become the keepers of the mystery. They place themselves between the...