religion is perhaps its own worst enemy. For religion, masquerading under the guise of archaic creeds, and impossible literalisms, and ecclesiasticism indifferent to human needs, has brought about an inevitable and in many respects wholesome revulsion.

To pray well one must pray much.

the truth is seldom found in extremes. Central truths can be revolutionary if put to work.

The sooner the doctrine of original sin disappears, the better it is for theology.

the most common type of pessimism is neither philosophical nor religious: it is the pessimism of thwarted desire. ... It is the cynical sneer of the man who, seeking roses, finds only ashes.

... we all know how to pray better than we practice what we know!

Prayer is the opening of the soul to God so that he can speak to us.