Quotes by Atheism To die for an idea is to set a rather high price upon conjecture. Anatole France atheism funny ideas To speak of God, to think of God, is in every respect to show what one is made of. I have always wagered against God and I regard the little that I have won in this world as simply the outcome of this bet. However paltry may have been the stake (my life) I am conscious of having won to the full. Everything that is doddering, squint-eyed, vile, polluted and grotesque is summoned up for me in that one word: God! Andre Breton atheism god thinking There is nothing with which it is so dangerous to take liberties as liberty itself. Andre Breton atheism liberty danger Christianity, above all, consoles; but there are naturally happy souls who do not need consolation. Consequently Christianity begins by making such souls unhappy, for otherwise it would have no power over them. Andre Gide atheism soul christian Atheism. There is not a single exalting and emancipating influence that does not in turn become inhibitory. Andre Gide atheism influence doe The evaporation of 4 million who believe in this crap would leave the world a better place. Andrei Codrescu atheism believe world Many argue that Christianity is "different" from other religions - that it is primarily about love of one's fellow man. The Crusades, The Inquisition, Calvin's Geneva all prove that this is not the case. These events were pre-eminently about obedience to authority. Andrew Bernstein atheism fellow-man men The cardinal doctrine of a fanatic's creed is that his enemies are the enemies of God. Andrew Dickson White atheism humility enemy Thomas Paine needs no monument made with hands; he has erected a monument in the hearts of all lovers of liberty. Andrew Jackson atheism heart hands I had one nanny who made me sit in front of a bowl of porridge for three or four days running when I refused to eat it. I remember being very unhappy about that. Anjelica Huston atheism unhappy running Carl did not want to believe. He wanted to know. Ann Druyan atheism fear believe Interviewer: "Didn't [Sagan] want to believe?" Druyan: "He didn't want to believe. He wanted to know. Ann Druyan atheism want believe Even now, there are still days so beautiful, I almost believe in God. Ann Hood atheism beautiful believe But after he was pleased to reveal himself to me I did presently, like Abraham, run to Hagar. And after that he did let me see the atheism of my own heart, for which I begged of the Lord that it might not remain in my heart. Anne Hutchinson atheism heart running Fanaticism and bigotry require any food but common sense and reason, which would break the charm of those spellbound fanatics. Anne Royall common-sense atheism reason In all countries, and in all ages, from the Druids down to brother Beecher, priests have aimed at universal power. Anne Royall atheism brother country I find that the whole weight of relieving human misery and distress falls on the shoulders of those Heretics and Infidels; and though great part of this distress has been occasioned by those ravening wolves' hopeful converts. Anne Royall hopeful atheism fall [G]et two-thirds of the states to alter the Constitution; come out with their national religion, and then let the people get their throats ready. Anne Royall atheism two people Empty-brained triflers who have never tried to think, who take their creed as they take their fashions, speak of atheism as the outcome of foul life and vicious desires. Annie Besant atheism fashion thinking An Inuit hunter asked the local missionary priest: If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell? No, said the priest, not if you did not know. Then why, asked the Inuit earnestly, did you tell me? Annie Dillard atheism life religion «1234567891011»