Stephen Hough

A priest once said to me, 'Think of a priest going to the altar as you walk out on the stage.' I would hate to think that anyone thought I was coming to preach. But art and music open up things that you can't put into words. It's about bringing joy when you go out there.

British Composer

Alex Pareene

There are two important things to remember about 'entitlements': They are hugely popular programs for a very good reason, and actual sensible 'reform' would mean improving them, not sacrificing them at the altar of 'fiscal responsibility.

American Writer

Bruce Springsteen

In the third grade, a nun stuffed me in a garbage can under her desk because she said that's where I belonged. I also had the distinction of being the only altar boy knocked down by a priest during mass.

American Musician

Michelle Obama

If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

American First Lady

Ulysses S. Grant

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.

American President

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Fundamental protections, the assumption of innocence, trial by jury, and the right to appear before a court have all been sacrificed on the altar of the E.U. superstate.

English Politician

Cheech Marin

Hey, I was raised in the church. I was an altar boy and a choir member. I almost became a priest - until common sense grabbed hold of me.

American Comedian

Aeschylus

For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

Greek Poet

Gilbert K. Chesterton

Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.

English Writer

Joseph de Maistre

Wherever an altar is found, there civilization exists.

French Diplomat

Used in sacred contexts; often a symbol of sacrifice or worship in various religions.

Religious Significance

Altars vary greatly across cultures, from simple stones to elaborate constructions.

Cultural Variations

Touching or using the altar inappropriately in a church may be considered disrespectful.

Often Sacred

In idioms, it represents the idea of 'worshipping' or prioritizing something greatly.

Metaphorical Use

Used to emphasize a strong, sometimes excessive, commitment to something.

Figurative Devotion

Not a physical space, but a concept where values or dreams can be 'sacrificed'.

Abstract Focus

Refers to the actual event of getting married, often used in traditional contexts.

Marriage Reference

The altar is symbolic of commitment and the start of a marital union.

Marriage's Symbolism

The walk to the altar is a key moment in many wedding ceremonies.

Wedding Rituals

 we implore you by the great power of your right hand to release the captive accept the prayer of your people strengthen us purify us awesome one you'll always call me Jew I mean that's their first responses they see they keep on my head and let so they just automatically call me jewel as it is written or on shall burn upon the altar

Izzy PIPE Hard Time

 And they said, "Well, we can take you there, but you can't go inside because that's the sacred altar, where we do sacrifices every year to keep up those annual cycles of fertility for the fields." And I started to realize that the cycles of fertility were just like the recursive cycles in the geometric algorithm that builds this.

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 It was common for boys to die on the altar of the goddess. Fortunately, not everything was as brutal as that. Young Spartans were also taught how to read, write, and dance, which taught them graceful control of their movements and helped them in combat.

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 said people are thinking that I'll be okay because we know that we name our soldiers you know so there's a real strength in knowing your identity your name is specific Aria and it be honest and your name and your roots and your heritage on your altar is

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 on the altar of great accomplishment." What do you want me to say? Now, do you really want me to say now, tell you, "Really, I swear I don't kick children." Look at the worldview you've given yourself.

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 very leaf it walks on is it's you know a huge stage on which its life is playing i wonder if that's what people have identified with that story because we all feel like the altar against us sometimes

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 again and again and again. I had been duped, hoodwinked, bamboozled. But this time, the false savior was me. You see, I've come a long way from that altar on the night I thought the world would end,

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 sacrifice them on the altar of great accomplishment what do you want to just say no do you want me to say now tell you really I swear I don't kick children huh look at the world view you've given

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 and earn some livelihood. So this brother, he sacrifices the joys of his life and the happiness of his sisters at the altar of so-called honor. And there is one more norm