Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand they do less easily move against him believing that he has the gods on his side.

It is in our lives and not our words that our religion must be read.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.

A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion self-discipline that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.

We can live without religion and meditation but we cannot survive without human affection.

Whether one believes in a religion or not and whether one believes in rebirth or not there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

One strength of the communist system of the East is that it has some of the character of a religion and inspires the emotions of a religion.