Famous quotes containing the words spiritual and/or meaning:
“To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities—that is not to be taken seriously in politics.”
—Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870–1924)
“Do you know what Agelisas said, when he was asked why the great city of Lacedomonie was not girded with walls? Because, pointing out the inhabitants and citizens of the city, so expert in military discipline and so strong and well armed: “Here,” he said, “are the walls of the city,” meaning that there is no wall but of bones, and that towns and cities can have no more secure nor stronger wall than the virtue of their citizens and inhabitants.”
—François Rabelais (1494–1553)