Read through the most famous quotes by topic #stern
This freedom of political discussion on the highest level is something which Western civilization has in common with that of classical antiquity, but with no other. ↗
A wide and vague impression exists that so-called Eastern religion is more contemplative, innocuous, and humane than the proselytizing monotheisms of the West. Don't believe a word of this: try asking the children of Indochina who were dumped by their parents for inherited deformities that were attributed to sins in a previous 'life. ↗
#buddhism #eastern-religion #indochina #monotheism #rebirth-buddhism
The Lord does not require us to wear a [cassock] — He wants us to be good and kind. ↗
#eastern-orthodoxy #jesus-christ #kindness #monasticism #spirituality
When we talk to our fellow men and they tell us about their troubles, we will listen to them carefully if we have love for them. We will have compassion for their suffering and pain, for we are God's creatures; we are a manifestation of the love of God. ↗
...Ethan, but I'm certainly not the type of woman to just go home with two men whether I know them or not. It would be highly inappropriate, not to mention stupid." "And you're not stupid." "Not as far as I can tell"... ↗
Just take the weapon you hold in your hand and drive it through his heart," Valentine's voice was soft. "One simple motion. Nothing you haven't done before." Jace met his father's stare with a level gaze. "I saw Agramon," he said. "It had your face." "You saw Agramon?" The Soul-Sword glittered as Valentine moved toward his son. "And you lived?" "I killed it." "You killed the Demon of Fear, but you won't kill a single vampire, not even at my order?" Jace stood watching Valentine without expression. "He's a vampire, that's true," he said. "But his name is Simon. ↗
Everything is defeated before love. ↗
#eastern-orthodoxy #inspirational #love #spirituality #inspirational
Until you have suffered much in your heart, you cannot learn humility. ↗
#eastern-orthodoxy #humility #inspirational #spirituality #suffering