Alexander Herzen
Alexander Herzen

All religions have based morality on obedience, that is to say, on voluntary slavery. That is why they have always been more pernicious than any political organization. For the latter makes use of violence, the former - of the corruption of the will.

Alexi Zentner
Alexi Zentner

If you take a cold, blunt view of most religions, and you sort of say, 'Well, here's the basis for it,' most of them sound crazy. It's the belief that makes them real. I was interested in that question: When does a belief become a myth? When does something you believe in become just a story?

Alexis de Tocqueville
Alexis de Tocqueville

The main business of religions is to purify, control, and restrain that excessive and exclusive taste for well-being which men acquire in times of equality.

Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace

I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.

Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace

I have since wandered among men of many races and many religions.

Alija Izetbegovic
Alija Izetbegovic

Bosnia is a complicated country: three religions, three nations and those 'others'. Nationalism is strong in all three nations; in two of them there are a lot of racism, chauvinism, separatism; and now we are supposed to make a state out of that.

Allison Schroeder
Allison Schroeder

We need more diversity - we need more African-Americans on screen, Latinos, Asians, different religions. We have to be better about reflecting what our world looks like.

Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata

What fascinates me about London is its multi-ethnicity, the coexistence of cultures and religions, but I do not see myself living here for very long. It's too big, too much stress, too much of a metropolis.

Alvin Leung
Alvin Leung

A symbol in Chinese Buddhism is the lotus plant, which regenerates every year, symbolizing life, renewal, and the Buddha himself. Actually it is used in many Asian religions including Hinduism. Few people think of it as food even though it is used as an ingredient all the time.

Amanda Donohoe
Amanda Donohoe

I don't think atheism means one does not believe in a spiritual life. I think it means one does not follow the tenets of the established religions.