Karen Armstrong quotes

Karen Armstrong is a renowned British author and scholar known for her works on comparative religion. With over 20 best-selling books to her name, she has become a leading voice in the conversation on spirituality and the history of religions. Armstrong's in-depth research and compelling narratives have captivated readers around the world. She has a knack for making complex religious concepts accessible to all, earning her a reputation as a thoughtful and thought-provoking writer. Dive into Armstrong's insightful work to deepen your understanding of the world's major religions and their impact on society.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, every single leading Muslim intellectual was in love with the west, and wanted their countries to look just like Britain and France.

- Karen Armstrong

Now I think one of the reasons why religion developed in the way that it did over the centuries was precisely to curb this murderous bent that we have as human beings.

- Karen Armstrong

Compassion is not a popular virtue.

- Karen Armstrong

The values of Islam are expressed by Muslims clearly. September 11 changed the world, and put Muslims on the spotlight.

- Karen Armstrong

There are some forms of religion that are bad, just as there's bad cooking or bad art or bad sex, you have bad religion too.

- Karen Armstrong

After I left the convent, for 15 years I was worn out with religion, I wanted nothing whatever to do with it. I felt disgusted with it. If I saw someone reading a religious book on a train, I'd think, how awful.

- Karen Armstrong