Contrary to general belief, humans imitate apes more than the reverse

Quote by Frans De Waal

Topics: Belief Quotes

Deep down, beneath all our insecurities, beneath all our hopes for and beliefs in equality,...

Deep down, beneath all our insecurities, beneath all our hopes for and beliefs in equality,...

Confronted with the impossibility of remaining faithful to one's beliefs, and the equal impossibility of...

Confronted with the impossibility of remaining faithful to one's beliefs, and the equal impossibility of...

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence

The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary: men alone are quite...

The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary: men alone are quite...

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now...

Contrary to the vulgar belief that men are motivated primarily by materialistic considerations, we now...

O you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then hasten...

O you who believe! when the call is made for prayer on Friday, then hasten...

What is objectionable, what is dangerous, about extremists is not that they are extreme, but...

What is objectionable, what is dangerous, about extremists is not that they are extreme, but...

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if...

Man's mind is like a store of idolatry and superstition; so much so that if...

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe that...

These then are my last words to you. Be not afraid of life. Believe that...

Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them.

Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them.

Drugs are not always necessary, but belief in recovery always is.

Drugs are not always necessary, but belief in recovery always is.

You can not divorce religious belief and public service. I've never detected any conflict between...

You can not divorce religious belief and public service. I've never detected any conflict between...

If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it...

If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it...

All wrong-doing is done in the sincere belief that it is the best thing to...

All wrong-doing is done in the sincere belief that it is the best thing to...

It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they...

It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they...

If I had believed in a God of rewards and punishments, I might have lost...

If I had believed in a God of rewards and punishments, I might have lost...

People who cease to believe in God or goodness altogether still believe in the devil....

People who cease to believe in God or goodness altogether still believe in the devil....

I believe in an extraconsciousness that looks after you. It only comes into play in...

I believe in an extraconsciousness that looks after you. It only comes into play in...