Religion is the biggest influence on the intellect and the decadence of a people.
The purest water is formed by flowing through the muddiest mountains
Progress of mankind is the decadence of humanity.
Religion is god's population-control tool
The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals
Having settled down in the promised land of money and adventure - returning to a land of your parents last days can be a big dilemma to many. Isn't your greatest wealth your parents, and the best adventure - to see them happy before they go.