Human intelligence is a reflection of the intelligence that produces everything. In knowing, we are simply extending the intelligence that comes to and constitutes us. We mimic the mind of God, so to speak. Or better, we continue and extend it. Huston Smith constitutecontinueextend share on social
No one in human history has given as much thought to the interweaving of altered states of consciousness and religion as I have. Huston Smith alterconsciousnesshistory Change image and share on social
I don't have any fear of death. I do, however, have an inordinate fear of becoming dependent on other people. To me, that's the severest test, not death. Huston Smith deathdependentfear Change image and share on social
Whether things turn out for the better depends on what we do. We ought not spend our time masterminding the future, but recognize our marching orders: to do the best we can for history and the planet. Huston Smith dependfuturehistory Change image and share on social
Rationalism and Newtonian science has lured us into dark woods, but a new metaphysics can rescue us. Huston Smith darkluremetaphysic Change image and share on social
I grew up taking it for granted that missionaries were what American boys grew up to be. Huston Smith americanboygrant Change image and share on social
The Buddha is in me, the Buddha is in you. Live up to it. Huston Smith buddhalive Change image and share on social
The New Age movement looks like a mixed bag. I see much in it that seems good: It's optimistic; it's enthusiastic; it has the capacity for belief. On the debit side, I think one needs to distinguish between belief and credulity. Huston Smith agebagbelief share on social
It's often difficult for us to act compassionately, but sacred art eases the difficulty by ennobling us. Huston Smith actartcompassionately Change image and share on social
