„The general conclusion of the book which the reader has before him is that religion is something eminently social.“

— Émile Durkheim

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„If the reader prefers, this book may be regarded as fiction. But there is always the chance that such a book of fiction may throw some light on what has been written as fact.“
— Ernest Hemingway
„How can one be compassionate if you belong to any religion, follow any guru, believe in something, believe in your scriptures, and so on, attached to a conclusion?“
— Jiddu Krishnamurti
„While a book has got to be worthwhile from the point of view of the reader it's got to be worthwhile from the point of view of the writer as well.“
— Terry Pratchett