It was the experience of mystery - even if mixed with fear - that engendered religion.
Albert EinsteinMy religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.
Mahatma GandhiIf the grandfather of the grandfather of Jesus had known what was hidden within him, he would have stood humble and awe-struck before his soul.
Kahlil GibranUnity is vital for all wherever they are and whatever their country, religion or sex. Love should be the unifying force.
Sai BabaMen create gods after their own image not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.
AristotleIt isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.
Oprah WinfreyEducation must remove hatred between the pilgrims on the various roads to God. There is only one God, one Goal, one Law, one Truth, one Religion, and one Reason.
Sai BabaTrue religion is real living, living with all one's soul with all one's goodness and righteousness.
Albert EinsteinWhen I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.
Vincent Van GoghA vow is a purely religious act which cannot be taken in a fit of passion. It can be taken only with a mind purified and composed and with God as witness.
Mahatma GandhiIn the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.
Richard M. NixonTheology is never any help, it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there. Theologians can persuade themselves of anything.
Robert A. HeinleinReligion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one's own religion.
Mahatma GandhiReligion and art spring from the same root and are close kin. Economics and art are strangers.
Nathaniel Hawthorne