The so-called mahatmas and saints are all cowards. I have never come across a single mahatma-Hindu, Mohammedan, Christian, Buddhist-who can be said to be really a rebellious spirit. Unless one is rebellious, one is not religious. Rebellion is the very foundation of religion. (Rajneesh)

The so-called mahatmas and saints are all cowards. I have never come across a single mahatma-Hindu, Mohammedan, Christian, Buddhist-who can be said to be really a rebellious spirit. Unless one is rebellious, one is not religious. Rebellion is the very foundation of religion.

Rajneesh

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