Adi Shankara (788–820) Hindu philosopher monk of 8th century
Source: Atma Bodha (1987), p. 14: Quote nr. 8.
As of a Trumpet, 1968, p. 69
As of a Trumpet
Adi Shankara (788–820) Hindu philosopher monk of 8th century
Source: Atma Bodha (1987), p. 14: Quote nr. 8.
Kenneth Patchen (1911–1972) American writer and poet
" The Temple http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-temple/"
David O. McKay (1873–1970) President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS General Conference (October 1964)
Context: The rising sun can dispel the darkness of night, but it cannot banish the blackness of malice, hatred, bigotry, and selfishness from the hearts of humanity. Happiness and peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men.
It was for this purpose that Christ, the Son of righteousness, 'with healing in his wings,' came in the Meridian of Time. Through him wickedness shall be overcome, hatred, enmity, strife, poverty, and war abolished. This will be accomplished only by a slow but never-failing process of changing men's mental and spiritual attitude. The ways and habits of the world depend upon the thoughts and soul-convictions of men and women. If, therefore, we would change the world, we must first change people's thoughts. Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.
Pope Francis (1936) 266th Pope of the Catholic Church
In the letter I wrote to you, you will remember I said that our species will end but the light of God will not end and at that point it will invade all souls and it will all be in everyone.
2010s, 2013, Interview in La Repubblica
Pope Francis (1936) 266th Pope of the Catholic Church
2010s, 2013, Interview in La Repubblica
Context: God is the light that illuminates the darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of divine light is within each of us. In the letter I wrote to you, you will remember I said that our species will end but the light of God will not end and at that point it will invade all souls and it will all be in everyone.
Michel Danino (1956) Indian writer
On ancient Indian astronomers, as quoted in " Unlike medieval Europe, India’s intellectual climate was free and tolerant: Michel Danino http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-interviews-blog/unlike-medieval-europe-indias-intellectual-climate-was-free-and-tolerant-michel-danino/", The Times of India (9 February 2015)
Martin Cecil, 7th Marquess of Exeter (1909–1988) Marquess of Exeter
As of a Trumpet, 1968, p. 13
As of a Trumpet