"Primitive societies without religion have never been found." ― William Dean Howells Topic(s): Religion More From William Dean Howells "The action is best that secures the greatest happiness for the greatest number." "Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart." "The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection." More In Religion "A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion."― Mahatma Gandhi "Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves."― Thomas Moore "Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might lack all supporting evidence but, we thought, if people needed a crutch for consolation, where’s the harm? September 11th changed all that."― Richard Dawkins