Ninian Smart Quotes

I think the attractiveness of Buddhism is that it doesn't involve a belief in God. That appeals to a lot of people - intellectuals and well-educated people in particular.

Life is very difficult and we owe it to our fellow human beings to be as cheerful as we can.

I would like to see an agreement that recognizes that we live on the same planet and that some interests, such as human rights, must be universal and that all religions must be respected.

Children become more liberal partly as a reaction to their parents and partly through education. Education tends to make people a bit softer.

I've often admired the way many Catholics who have left the priesthood, for example, have nevertheless remained sincere Catholics. They voted with their feet.