971 Quotes About Beliefs

In thinking about miracles, I believe that our frame of reference has been too dramatic. We have been looking for the burning bush, the parting of the sea, the bellowing voice from heaven. Instead we should be looking at the ordinary day-to-day events in our lives for evidence of the miraculous, maintaining at the same time a scientific orientation.

A person tends to believe whatever is repeated over and over, whether it is true or not.

A person could resist popular belief and stand up for personal principles, and though there may be consequences, not everything would necessarily be lost. In fact, something important might be gained, if only within oneself.

It is the socially determined norms and traditions of gender roles, which must be challenged, and challenged with vigor. In nearly all countries, including America, the truth is that women have a low social status, and are considered inferior.

Though man needs to live to believe, he does not need to believe to live.

Milena found Cilia outside, holding her bamboo box. Milena hugged her. ‘I’m sorry about your shins,’ she said. Milena lifted the lid of the box, and saw it, the precious paper, ruled in staves. People were generous. Milena had never believed that.

Death or Samadhi, man's life leads only to the grave. Appreciate your life.

Your life is your statement to the world representing your values, your beliefs, your dreams.

In every opportunity, question your beliefs. Don’t forget that most of the beliefs are preposterous empty stories!