"No student of Chinese history can say that the Chinese are incapable of religious experience, even when judged by the standards of medieval Europe or pious India"
- Hu Shih
About this Quote
Hu Shih, a Chinese historian, is highlighting that Chinese people have a significant spiritual history and should not be ignored or dismissed when compared to other religious cultures like Europe or India. He believes that Chinese individuals are simply as efficient in spiritual experiences and spirituality as any other culture. This statement encourages a broader viewpoint on faith and acknowledges the varied religious experiences across the world.
This quote is written / told by Hu Shih between December 17, 1891 and February 24, 1962. He/she was a famous Philosopher from China.
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