Quote by Huston Smith
Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produc

Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are simply extending the intelligence that comes to and constitutes us. We mimic the mind of God, so to speak. Or better, we continue and extend it. – Huston Smith

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It is commonly said and known that each civilization has its own religion. Now my claim is that if we look deeper, the different civilizations were brought into being by the different revelations. – Huston Smith

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Religion
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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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Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us. – Huston Smith

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Clever people will recognize and tolerate nothing but cleverness. – Henri Frederic Amiel

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Intelligence is playing a more important role in policymaker decisions than I think Ive ever seen in my time in Congress or before. – Mike Rogers

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No sooner does man discover intelligence than he tries to involve it in his own stupidity. – Jacques Yves Cousteau

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