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Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. An

Every society and religion has rules, for both have moral laws. And the essence of morality consists, as in art, of drawing the line somewhere. – Huston Smith

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If Rumi is the most-read poet in America today, Coleman Barks is in good part responsible. His ear for the truly divine madness in Rumi’s poetry is really remarkable. – Huston Smith

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Rumi
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Whether things turn out for the better depends on what we do. We ought not spend our time masterminding the future, but recognize our marching orders: to do the best we can for history and the planet. – Huston Smith

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Future
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But I remember the moment when my father died. I wasnt a very committed Catholic beforehand, but when that happened it suddenly all felt so obvious: I now believe religion is our attempt to find an explanation, for us to feel more protected. – Javier Bardem

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Religion

Jesus claimed He had the power to raise himself from the dead and His followers would be raised from the dead. Thats a unique claim in the literature of religion. – Josh McDowell

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I refuse to be labeled immoral merely because I am godless. – Peter Walker

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It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it. – Ramakrishna

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We have a system that increasingly taxes work and subsidizes nonwork. – Milton Friedman

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When a man dies they who survive him ask what property he has left behind. The angel who bends over the dying man asks what good deeds he has sent before him. – The Koran

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Im a romantic, and I like guys to bring flowers and buy some gifts – not expensive things, just romantic things. – Bai Ling

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When you blame and criticize others, you are avoiding some truth about yourself. – Deepak Chopra

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