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Those who criticize (generally through ignorance) the two widest Asiatic faiths, Hinduism and Buddhism, and call them life-denying because of their ascetics and celibates, hermits and monks, are utterly mistaken. These ancient religions are not denying life but seeking it through what seems to them to be higher and holier forms. Whether right or wrong, Hindus and Buddhists are entitled to their opinion in this matter.

-- Notebooks Category 15: The Orient > Chapter 1 : Meetings of East and West > # 104