Quote by John Green

I was not religious, but I liked rituals. I liked the idea of connecting an action with remembering.

I was not religious, but I liked rituals. I liked the idea o

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between being religious and finding value in rituals. The speaker acknowledges their lack of religious beliefs but still appreciates the concept of rituals. They enjoy the notion of attaching a specific action to the act of remembering something. Whether it is a personal practice or the incorporation of traditions, rituals provide a sense of connection and significance to certain moments or memories, regardless of one's religious beliefs.

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