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“If we take the world’s enduring religions at their best, we discover the distilled wisdom of the human race.”

Quote by Huston Smith

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Huston Smith, an American religious philosopher, was born on May 31, 1919, and passed away on December 30, 2016. He is renowned for his extensive research on world religions and has authored classic works such as 'The World's Religions,' which has had a profound impact on global religious culture. more

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