Nothing but an imperious intellectual and moral necessity can drive into doubt a religious mind, for it is as though an earthquake shook the foundations of the soul, and the very being quivers and sways under the shock. Annie Besant doubtdriveearthquake share on social
An accurate knowledge of the past of a country is necessary for everyone who would understand its present, and who desires to judge of its future. Annie Besant accuratecountrydesire Change image and share on social
My own life in India, since I came to it in 1893 to make it my home, has been devoted to one purpose, to give back to India her ancient freedom. Annie Besant ancientbackdevote Change image and share on social
Debating clubs among boys are very useful, not only as affording pleasant meetings and interesting discussions, but also as serving for training grounds for developing the knowledge and the qualities that are needed in public life. Annie Besant affordboyclub share on social
India is a country in which every great religion finds a home. Annie Besant countryfindgreat Change image and share on social
Theosophy tries to bridge the gulf between Buddhism and Christianity by pointing to the fundamental spiritual truths on which both religions are built, and by winning people to regard the Buddha and the Christ as fellow-laborers, and not as rivals. Annie Besant bridgebuddhabuddhism share on social
The human body is constantly undergoing a process of decay and of reconstruction. First builded into the astral form in the womb of the mother, it is built up continually by the insetting of fresh materials. With every moment tiny molecules are passing away from it; with every moment tiny molecules are streaming into it. Annie Besant astralbodybuild share on social
Representative institutions are as much a part of the true Briton as his language and his literature. Annie Besant britoninstitutionlanguage Change image and share on social
The Roman Catholic Church, had it captured me, as it nearly did, would have sent me on some mission of danger and sacrifice and utilised me as a martyr; the Church established by law transformed me into an unbeliever and an antagonist. Annie Besant antagonistcapturecatholic share on social
No philosophy, no religion, has ever brought so glad a message to the world as this good news of Atheism. Annie Besant atheismbringglad Change image and share on social