Zen Buddhism is a discipline where belief isn't necessary.
Blasphemy is the crime of not taking someone's beliefs as seriously as they do.
Freedom is what's left when the belief systems deconstruct.
Often we read to strengthen our beliefs but not to think.
Belief is a shelter, a prison for a curious mind.
Be courageous, but humble, passionate, but simple, have beliefs, but be flexible.
My personal belief is that everything is always happening all at once.
What distinguishes the majority of men from the few is their inability to act according to their beliefs.
That whole environment was just incompatible with my beliefs and my personality. It was a dark time for me.
Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
I have a deep-seated belief that marriage is between a man and a woman exclusively.
Need is not quite belief.
You don't have to sacrifice who you are to follow your beliefs.
A belief may be larger than a fact.
All tastes are expressions of belief.
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