"I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions"
- Alfred Russel Wallace
About this Quote
This quote by Alfred Russel Wallace speaks with the concept of religious tolerance and gratitude for the appeal of various faiths. Wallace is expressing his appreciation for being able to recognize the positive aspects of different religions, instead of focusing on the distinctions in between them. He is suggesting that we should be open to gaining from and appreciating the beliefs of others, rather than judging them. This quote motivates us to try to find the commonness in between different faiths, rather than the distinctions. It is a pointer that we can gain from each other which we ought to be considerate of the beliefs of others. Wallace's quote is a require us to be more open-minded and accepting of different faiths, and to acknowledge the beauty in all of them.
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