Roy Becker
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“Religion is a conspiracy theory.
"God did it" is no different than "the lizard aliens did it."
Like religion, conspiracy theories are popular among the ignorant, because they offer simplistic answers to difficult questions.”
― Inside The Mind of an Introvert
"God did it" is no different than "the lizard aliens did it."
Like religion, conspiracy theories are popular among the ignorant, because they offer simplistic answers to difficult questions.”
― Inside The Mind of an Introvert

“The mind is by nature restless. Begin liberating it from its restlessness; give it peace, make it free from distractions, train it to look inward, and make all this a habit. This is done by ignoring the external world and removing the obstacles to peace of mind. (p. 20)”
― Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness
― Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness

“Dear friend, life passes with or without God.”
― Chicken with Plums
― Chicken with Plums

“Religion is a technique of presenting a road with an ugly ending to people as if it were a road with a beautiful ending!”
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“Engage yourself in the living present. The future will take care of itself. Do not worry about the future. (p. 154)”
― Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness
― Talks With Ramana Maharshi: On Realizing Abiding Peace and Happiness
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