The external is in no way the essence of religion, but the external often proclaims the internal.

It goes without saying that moderation and sobriety are of the very essence of vow-taking.

The very essence of democracy is that every person represents all the varied interests which compose the nation.

Belief in non-violence is based on the assumption that human nature in the essence is one and therefore unfailingly responds to the advances of love ...

Simplicity is the essence of universality.