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It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if you were in his place.
- H. L. Mencken
You know that if you get in the water and have nothing to hold on to, but try to behave as you would on dry land, you will drown. But if, on the other hand, you trust yourself to the water and let go, you will float, find this exactly the situation of faith.
- Alan Watts
The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion.
- Karl Marx
The one who on demand of time, situation and circumstances can carry out an
act whenever, whatever, however is necessary for the benefit of all...is religious;
the rest all are irreligious.
- Deep Trivedi
I had a thousand questions to ask God; but when I met him they all fled and didn't seem to matter.
- Christopher Morley
Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
- A Spiritual Leader
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