Aristotle

Intellectual virtue consists of practical reasoning (logic), as well as contemplative reasoning, through which we can develop “an intuitive grasp of first principles.” Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle.

 

Buddhism

Form is empty: emptiness is form. Emptiness is not other than form; form also is not other than emptiness. Heart Sutra by Shanti Deva.

 

Christianity

Not my will, but Thy will be done. Christian Bible.

 

Hinduism

Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, and bow down to Me. Thus, united with Me, taking Me as the supreme goal, you will come to Me. Bhagavad Gita.

 

Islam

Only through submission to the Will of God…can one achieve true peace and enjoy lasting purity. Qur'an.

 

Judaism

Only in solitude can one attain union with the Eternal God. Kabbalah.