“'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall see God' suggested to me a heavenly welfare program for the meek. Today that saying reveals an astute insight into egotism, about how those with swollen pride or vanity cannot see anything larger than themselves.”
Quote by Huston Smith
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Huston Smith
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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