Richard Francis Burton Quotes

Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of Habit, the leaden weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares and the slavery of Civilization, man feels once more happy.

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The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshiped anything but himself.

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[...] it is not easy to talk [...] religion to men who measure excellence by forbidden meats [...]

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