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

- Ramakrishna

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This quote by Ramakrishna highlights the reality that there is a distinction in between knowledge and practice. Reading holy books and gaining understanding is very important, nevertheless, it alone does not make one religious. Being religious involves embodying the ethical values and concepts preached by these holy books in our lives. Simply reciting the words composed in these books while ignoring their essence and significance is a futile exercise. To genuinely become religious, one need to practice what they preach and internalize the teachings of these books. In summary, this quote stresses that simple reading without application is insufficient to be considered genuinely religious.

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India Flag This quote is written / told by Ramakrishna between February 18, 1836 and August 16, 1886. He/she was a famous Leader from India. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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