Altars Quotes

He is a poor patriot whose patriotism does not enable him to understand how all men everywhere feel about their altars and their hearthstones, their flag and their fatherland.

Stillness is the altar of spirit.

Great mischief comes from attempts to steady other people's altars

I have never worshipped at the altar of free trade, but I've always been an advocate of free trade.

Peace is the altar of God, the condition in which happiness exists.

The Devil is not afraid to sit on an altar.

My mother worshipped at the altar of the accessory.

I've been celebrating the Day of the Dead since I was 6 years old because my grandfather passed away back then. The Day of the Dead was just a wonderful and joyful celebration where I can be with him and connect with him again.

Wealth has never yet sacrificed itself on the altar of patriotism.

Truth is always in danger of being sacrificed on the altars of good taste and social stability.

I like visiting people's homes on Saint Joseph's Day, when people set up altars, serve food as a tribute to the saint, and invite the public - I enjoy that much more than Mardi Gras.

Even if you're an agnostic or an atheist, you can create an altar, because an altar is simply paying homage to someone's life and celebrating what they did.

You who build these altars now to sacrifice these children , you must not do it anymore. A scheme is not a vision and you never have been tempted by a demon or a god .

I thought religion would eventually wither away and we'd all be worshiping at the altar of science.

Don't sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate.

My altars are the mountains and the ocean.

In prosperity no altars smoke.

I have always loved the Day of the Dead - a chance to celebrate death rather than to treat it like that awful scene in the cemetery.

I think the Greeks first took astrology to India and took from the Hindus the science of astronomy and carried it back with them from Europe. Because in India you will find old altars made according to a certain geometrical plan, and certain things had to be done when the stars were in certain positions, therefore I think the Greeks gave the Hindus astrology, and the Hindus gave them astronomy.

They even say that an altar dedicated to Ulysses , with the addition of the name of his father, Laertes , was formerly discovered on the same spot, and that certain monuments and tombs with Greek inscriptions, still exist on the borders of Germany and Rhaetia .

Some make a conscience of spitting in the Church, yet robbe the Altar.

Day of the Dead. Sounds a little spooky doesn't it? It's actually one of the most colorful and joyous of Mexican holidays.

Blood will stream over Europe until the nations become aware of the frightful madness which drives them in circles. And then, struck by celestial music and made gentle, they approach their former altars all together, hear about the works of peace, and hold a great celebration of peace with fervent tears before the smoking altars.

Jeremiah has to lament that there are as many altars as towns in Judah.

Like most girls, her imagination carried her just as far as the altar and no further.