Huston Smith, speaking from the perspective of Hinduism, in The Worlds Religions…

All talk of social progress, of cleaning up the world, of creating the kingdom of heaven on earth—in short, all dreams of utopia—are not just doomed to disappointment; they misjudge the world’s purpose, which is not to rival paradise but to provide a training ground for the human spirit.

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What we do is important; but ultimately, it is important for the discipline it offers our individual character.

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