Quote by C. Northcote Parkinson

Where life is colorful and varied, religion can be austere or unimportant. Where life is appallingly monotonous, religion must be emotional, dramatic and intense. Without the curry, boiled rice can be very dull.

Where life is colorful and varied, religion can be austere o

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This quote suggests that the importance and nature of religion can vary depending on the context in which individuals live. In vibrant and diverse environments, religion might not hold much significance and can appear austere or unimportant. However, in monotonous and uninteresting settings, religion becomes a source of emotional intensity and drama, alleviating the mundane nature of life. The quote uses the analogy of curry adding flavor to boiled rice to illustrate how religion provides richness and excitement to an otherwise dull existence.

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