A faith is something you die for, a doctrine is something you kill for. There is all the difference in the world. – Tony Benn
Its the same each time with progress. First they ignore you, then they say youre mad, then dangerous, then theres a pause and then you cant find anyone who disagrees with you. – Tony Benn
Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure. – Tony Benn
Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east, western people have often perceived Islam as a violent and intolerant faith – even though when this prejudice took root Islam had a better record of tolerance than Christianity. – Karen Armstrong