When theology erodes and organization crumbles, when the institutional framework of religion begins to break up, the search for a direct experience which people can feel to be religious facilitates the rise of cults. – Daniel Bell Category: Religion
The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church. – Charles Eastman Category: Religion
When any calamity has been suffered, the first thing to be remembered is how much has been escaped. – Samuel Johnson Category: Tragedy
I can always see what Ive done wrong. Im always learning. Im the perennial student. – Pat Oliphant Category: Learning
Its fun to sing sad songs. And its fun to listen to sad songs. Enjoyable. Satisfying. Something. – Richard Thompson Category: sad
A healthful hunger for a great idea is the beauty and blessedness of life. – Jean Ingelow Category: Beauty
