CeeLo Green

Balance is key. Balance is a virtue. Balance is next to godliness, maybe. We should all aspire to better balance. Too much of what is said in this world is one-sided, and we need more balance - in our speech, in our music, in our art, in everything.

American Musician

Terry Eagleton

A truly common culture is not one in which we all think alike, or in which we all believe that fairness is next to godliness, but one in which everyone is allowed to be in on the project of cooperatively shaping a common way of life.

English Critic

Tom Hodgkinson

There's nothing new about anti-work philosophy. History is dotted with individuals and groups who decided that laziness was next to godliness and work was a waste of time.

British Writer

Isaac Newton

Opposite to godliness is atheism in profession, and idolatry in practice. Atheism is so senseless and odious to mankind, that it never had many professors.

English Mathematician

William Penn

True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.

English Leader

Jada Pinkett Smith

I learned that surrounding myself with people who are able to help me is like being surrounded by tangible godliness.

American Actress

Samuel Beckett

In the landscape of extinction, precision is next to godliness.

Irish Playwright

P. J. O'Rourke

Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely.

American Comedian

William Gurnall

Godliness, as well as the doctrine of our faith, is a mystery.

English Author

Ezra Taft Benson

Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.

American Leader

Use 'godliness' to discuss someone's deep religious devotion rather than casual beliefs.

Religiosity Context

'Godliness' often carries a positive connotation, implying moral superiority.

Positive Connotation

Be aware that 'godliness' is rooted in monotheistic religions and may not apply to all cultures.

Cultural Sensitivity

Express 'godliness' in actions; it is shown more through deeds than words.

Behavioral Evidence

'Godliness' implies motivation is from one's relationship with God, not for show.

Internal Motivation

Use 'godliness' when referring to genuine religious observance, not simply following rituals.

Authentic Practice

Godliness can be expressed universally in kind acts, regardless of specific religious practice.

Universal Application

 way we use that curiosity is one way of interacting with our Creator to try to understand the world and who is God where is God and answering those bigger questions sometimes if we approach people in terms of godliness instead of

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 or you can use it to make more food to fill their stomachs with. My country has taught me the capacity for a human being to love is akin to godliness. It shines forth in a world