"The worship of words is more pernicious than the worship of images. Grammatolatry is the worst species of idolatry."

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Source : Robert Dale Owen (1871). “The Debatable Land Between this World and the Next: With Illustrative Narrations”, p.102

Robert Dale Owen

#Worship Quotes #Worst Quotes #Idolatry Quotes

“Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.”

Source : James Monroe (199?). “The Writings of James Monroe: 1817-1823”
“Jumpy is the most incredible animal of all time. The movie [Valley of Violence] is the tamest example of what that dog is capable of.”
“Acting is an empty and usless profession.”
“I'm here to confuse you. Confusion is my right and left hook.”
“If you could envision... the meaning of a tragedy... you might be surprised to hear, its you and me.”
“The greatest problem all around the world today, whether in America, Japan, China Russia, India or anywhere else in the world, is that people are not in peace. People want peace.”
“I live to hold communion With all that is divine, To feel there is a union Twixt Natures heart and mine.”

Source : George Linnaeus Banks (1853). “Pearls from the Belfry: Lyrics”, p.30
“Divorce isn't just the person, it's everything that goes with it - your kids, the adjustment, everything.”

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