Quotes

Other people say clever things too.

"We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further."

- Richard Dawkins

I'm everywhere, Bolly. I was needed and I was there.

- DCI Gene Hunt

I talk to a lot of people and here's a funny thing: I haven't yet met one who has said to me: ''This political correctness business - isn't it great that we've got it?''

- Philip Glenister

I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance, I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat and a gun.

- Philip Marlowe (Farewell, My Lovely)

I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

- Stephen Roberts

- George Orwell

It only stands to reason that where there's sacrifice, there's someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there's service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master.

- Ayn Rand

If there is only one Creator who made the tiger and the lamb, the cheetah and the gazelle, what is He playing at? Is he a sadist who enjoys spectator blood sports? Is he maneuvering to maximize David Attenborough's television ratings?

- Richard Dawkins

We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.

- George Orwell

Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a God superior to themselves. Most Gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.

 - Robert A Heinlein