Disciple
noun
A person who believes in and follows the teachings of a religious or philosophical leader.
The disciples of Buddha seek enlightenment.
Often appears as...
- his disciples
- disciples of christ
noun
A student or follower of a particular teacher or school of thought outside of religion.
She was a devoted disciple of the music composer Bach.
Often appears as...
- disciples of freud
- disciple of his mentor
noun
A person who believes in and follows the teachings of a religious or philosophical leader.
The disciples of Buddha seek enlightenment.
Often appears as...
- his disciples
- disciples of christ
noun
A student or follower of a particular teacher or school of thought outside of religion.
She was a devoted disciple of the music composer Bach.
Often appears as...
- disciples of freud
- disciple of his mentor
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used for the followers of a spiritual figure, denotes dedication and faith.
The disciple Peter is known for his close relationship with Jesus.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Figures
Commonly references ancient or historical religious figures, not modern ones.
Disciples of Confucius greatly impacted Chinese philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Students
More than learners; they actively spread the teacher's ideas and beliefs.
The disciple went abroad to share his guru's teachings.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used for the followers of a spiritual figure, denotes dedication and faith.
The disciple Peter is known for his close relationship with Jesus.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Figures
Commonly references ancient or historical religious figures, not modern ones.
Disciples of Confucius greatly impacted Chinese philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Students
More than learners; they actively spread the teacher's ideas and beliefs.
The disciple went abroad to share his guru's teachings.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Context
Used for the followers of a spiritual figure, denotes dedication and faith.
The disciple Peter is known for his close relationship with Jesus.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Figures
Commonly references ancient or historical religious figures, not modern ones.
Disciples of Confucius greatly impacted Chinese philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Students
More than learners; they actively spread the teacher's ideas and beliefs.
The disciple went abroad to share his guru's teachings.
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How cults rewire the...
to be his disciple. Now as cool as that sounds, my family was not that thrilled with this. And they tried everything they could to get me out of there. There was an underground railroad of sorts that was going on during those years. Maybe some of you remember it.
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Behind the Production PIPE...
and challenges that that entails we have people standing in rivers up to their necks but ultimately I think the most important decision that was taken on this project was to try and be authentic and so often you see a white Jesus and white disciples and and it's
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The philosophy of...
the decorated public colonnade where Zeno and his disciples gathered for discussion. Today, we colloquially use the word stoic to mean someone who remains calm under pressure and avoids emotional extremes. But while this captures important aspects of Stoicism,
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Karen Armstrong: 2008...
First propounded by Confucius five centuries before "Do not do to others what you would not like them to do to you." That, he said, was the central thread which ran through all his teaching and that his disciples should put into practice all day and every day.
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Where do superstitions...
where Jesus Christ dined with his twelve disciples just before being arrested and crucified. The resulting idea that having thirteen people at a table was bad luck eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general.
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Mysterious, Ancient...
follows the last chapter of the book of Mark that occurs in no other known gospel in the world and it's essentially a post-resurrection appearance of Christ before some of his disciples where he proclaims the end of Satan's reign on
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The Chinese myth of the...
She rode to the mountains on a cloud, then continued on foot passed gateways and arches until she reached one marked “beyond mortals” hanging over a silver bridge. On the other side, two of the Old Man’s disciples guarded the herb.
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Unorthodox Sculpting PIPE...
because it is not just a construction this place is alive and we are not just building the creating a great life greater than our working on the nativity facade puts a lot of pressure on a gaudi disciple it's the only facade of la
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Who was Confucius? -...
that he helped shaped Chinese culture and we recognize his name worldwide, even today. For the disciples of Confucius, he was the living embodiment of a sage who leads others through his virtue, and they recorded his sayings,
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John Delaney: Wiring an...
his disciples and followers kept asking him, "What's the secret? How can you make haiku poems so beautiful so easily?" And toward the end, he said,
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How cults rewire the...
to be his disciple. Now as cool as that sounds, my family was not that thrilled with this. And they tried everything they could to get me out of there. There was an underground railroad of sorts that was going on during those years. Maybe some of you remember it.
Video examples
Behind the Production PIPE...
and challenges that that entails we have people standing in rivers up to their necks but ultimately I think the most important decision that was taken on this project was to try and be authentic and so often you see a white Jesus and white disciples and and it's
Video examples
The philosophy of...
the decorated public colonnade where Zeno and his disciples gathered for discussion. Today, we colloquially use the word stoic to mean someone who remains calm under pressure and avoids emotional extremes. But while this captures important aspects of Stoicism,
Video examples
Karen Armstrong: 2008...
First propounded by Confucius five centuries before "Do not do to others what you would not like them to do to you." That, he said, was the central thread which ran through all his teaching and that his disciples should put into practice all day and every day.
Video examples
Where do superstitions...
where Jesus Christ dined with his twelve disciples just before being arrested and crucified. The resulting idea that having thirteen people at a table was bad luck eventually expanded into thirteen being an unlucky number in general.
Video examples
Mysterious, Ancient...
follows the last chapter of the book of Mark that occurs in no other known gospel in the world and it's essentially a post-resurrection appearance of Christ before some of his disciples where he proclaims the end of Satan's reign on
Video examples
The Chinese myth of the...
She rode to the mountains on a cloud, then continued on foot passed gateways and arches until she reached one marked “beyond mortals” hanging over a silver bridge. On the other side, two of the Old Man’s disciples guarded the herb.
Video examples
Unorthodox Sculpting PIPE...
because it is not just a construction this place is alive and we are not just building the creating a great life greater than our working on the nativity facade puts a lot of pressure on a gaudi disciple it's the only facade of la
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Who was Confucius? -...
that he helped shaped Chinese culture and we recognize his name worldwide, even today. For the disciples of Confucius, he was the living embodiment of a sage who leads others through his virtue, and they recorded his sayings,
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John Delaney: Wiring an...
his disciples and followers kept asking him, "What's the secret? How can you make haiku poems so beautiful so easily?" And toward the end, he said,
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
It used to be said that when the Baal Shem Tov came into a town, his impact was so strong, he didn't have to speak. His disciples had to dance or to sing or to preach to have the same effect. I think a real messenger, myself or anyone, by the very fact that he is there as a person, as a symbol, could have the same impact.
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Margaret D. Nadauld
American Clergyman
You, too, are loved by the Lord, just as were the disciples of old. You are loved more than you will ever know. He wants you to be successful in your life's mission! You don't have to face the experiences of this life alone, nor have you been sent here to fail.
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Stuart Hall
British Activist
I've never been a disciple of any school. I've lived too long. I've seen all the schools, I've seen people say, I'm sorry, Althusser was wrong after all. You can only do that about three times in your life; after that, you begin to feel like a fool!
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Edmund White
American Novelist
Looking back, I can see that the women I loved, at least early on, were status symbols. I suppose, in that sense, I was my mother's true disciple. She'd taught me that a good man, though elusive, could transform one's whole life once he was caught.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
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Ellen G. White
American Writer
God requires his people to shine as lights in the world. It is not merely the ministers who are required to do this, but every disciple of Christ. Their conversation should be heavenly.
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Rowan Williams
English Theologian
To be a Christian is to believe we are commanded and authorised to say certain things to the world; to say things that will make disciples of all nations.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create.
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John Eaton
American Composer
It's not important to me to found a school; it's not important to me to have disciples.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
It used to be said that when the Baal Shem Tov came into a town, his impact was so strong, he didn't have to speak. His disciples had to dance or to sing or to preach to have the same effect. I think a real messenger, myself or anyone, by the very fact that he is there as a person, as a symbol, could have the same impact.
Quote examples
Margaret D. Nadauld
American Clergyman
You, too, are loved by the Lord, just as were the disciples of old. You are loved more than you will ever know. He wants you to be successful in your life's mission! You don't have to face the experiences of this life alone, nor have you been sent here to fail.
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Stuart Hall
British Activist
I've never been a disciple of any school. I've lived too long. I've seen all the schools, I've seen people say, I'm sorry, Althusser was wrong after all. You can only do that about three times in your life; after that, you begin to feel like a fool!
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Edmund White
American Novelist
Looking back, I can see that the women I loved, at least early on, were status symbols. I suppose, in that sense, I was my mother's true disciple. She'd taught me that a good man, though elusive, could transform one's whole life once he was caught.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
The Savior encouraged brotherhood. He was not a long-distance leader. He walked and worked with those whom he led. He was not afraid of close friendships. He spent many hours with his disciples, and his relationships with them were intimate.
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Ellen G. White
American Writer
God requires his people to shine as lights in the world. It is not merely the ministers who are required to do this, but every disciple of Christ. Their conversation should be heavenly.
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Rowan Williams
English Theologian
To be a Christian is to believe we are commanded and authorised to say certain things to the world; to say things that will make disciples of all nations.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create.
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John Eaton
American Composer
It's not important to me to found a school; it's not important to me to have disciples.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.
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