“A religion so cheerless, a philosophy so sorrowful, could never have succeeded with the masses of mankind if presented only as a system of metaphysics. Buddhism owed its success to its catholic spirit and its beautiful morality.”
This book delves into the complexities of human existence, focusing on the theme of self-sacrifice and its implications on the human spirit. more
William Winwood Reade was an English historian, born in 1838 and died in 1875. He is known for his profound insights into social issues and his research on historical figures. more
“Doubt is the offspring of knowledge: the savage never doubts at all.”
“Men prefer to believe that they are degenerated angels, rather than elevated apes.”
“Religious people fear hell -- Spiritual people have walked thru it.”