E. O. Wilson Quotes

Mr. Tennyson has said that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, but he wisely refrains from saying whether they are good or bad things.

The adage 'a family that prays together, stays together' is so true.

I'll do a little prayer here and there if I feel the need to.

Standing near the door, we dipped our fingers in the holy water, crossed and blessed ourselves, and proceeded up to the sleeping-room, in the usual order, two by two.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

I remember going to church about four times a week. I liked it a lot.

Obviously I don't really go to church any more - no time.

I'm an actress and mom, and I probably don't have enough of an active spiritual life. And I don't know why people run around calling themselves by the names of religions when they don't actually practise them.

You could probably go three or four months without the word 'God' coming from my dad's mouth; Mum would pray for a parking space.

Although I myself don't go to church or synagogue, I do, whether it's superstition or whatever, pray every time I get on a plane. I just automatically do it. I say the same thing every time.

To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.

AIDS does not inevitably lead to death, especially if you suppress the co-factors that support the disease. It is very important to tell this to people who are infected.

The only time I even entertain the tiniest element of religion is for Christmas carols.

The call to prayer should be recited in Turkish everywhere in accordance with the national purpose of our exalted government.

I was an altar boy. I could probably quote the Bible from beginning to end.

As a Catholic, I find mindfulness helps me participate in my religion more wholeheartedly. If you are praying the rosary, participating in the rituals at Mass, or listening to the priest preach, you will actually be paying attention! Whatever your religion is, it can enhance the experience of participating in that religion.

I pray every day and think everybody should.

I read the Bible every day, study it, and share with my wife the blessings of faith.

I am a faith healer. My prayers have immense power, which I utilise whenever I can.

Religion is very important to me. I respect the rules of Islam, and I pray five times a day, always.

Being a Muslim is very important to me, more important than anything, although sometimes travel makes it difficult for me to always pray when I want to.

We do the weigh-in, then go for a walk, then have breakfast, then I listen to worship songs on my iPod because I'm a Christian. I always read the same Bible verses, too. We do the same warm-up a lot of the time as well. But, I have no superstitions before a fight.

My parents had us in church every Sunday, every Wednesday. It was more of a tradition at that point; I didn't have a personal relationship with the Lord until I went to the altar call one Sunday, and the youth pastor told us to make a decision for ourselves.

In real life I don't chant. Nor do I believe in idol worship.