Buddhism (n.) is the expression of a fine evening — gratitude toward all that lies behind, even for what is lacking: bitterness, disillusion, rancor.
Buddhism (n.) does not promise, it delivers; Christianity promises everything and delivers nothing.
Buddhism (n.) is a religion for the closing, over-wearied stages of civilization.
Buddhism (n.) is not a religion in which perfection is merely an object of aspiration: perfection is actually normal.
Christianity (n.) is the last refuge of the confused.
Christianity (n.) is a battle, not a dream.
Christianity (n.) is a roll-up-your-sleeves religion.
Christianity (n.) is a farce in that it refrains from doing all those things that christ commanded should be done.
Islam (n.) is the youngest of the major religions and it has the arrogance of youth.
Islam (n.) is like a perfect work of architecture. All its parts are harmoniously conceived to complement and support each other; nothing is superfluous and nothing lacking, with the result of an absolute balance and solid composure.
Islam (n.) is the best religion and muslims are the worst followers.
Islam (n.) is, in principle, egalitarian, and has always had problems with power.
Preaching (n.) asks less of the speaker than of anyone listening.
Preaching (n.) is advice delivered at a volume that makes replying rude.
Preaching (n.) is a speech given in a room where disagreement has no microphone.
Preaching (n.) is free, which is why the plate comes round afterwards.