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“Birth is nothing without virtue, and we have no claim to share in the glory of our ancestors unless we endeavor to resemble them.”

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Moliere

Molière, a renowned French playwright, was born on January 15, 1622, and died on February 17, 1673. He is known for his unique comedic style and profound social satire, and is considered one of the founders of French drama. more

“A certain sense of cruelty towards oneself and others is Christian; hatred of those who think differently; the will to persecute. Mortal hostility against the masters of the earth, against the 'noble', that is also Christian; hatred of mind, of pride, courage, freedom, libertinage of mind, is Christian; hatred of the senses, of joy in general, is Christian.”

Thinking Mind Earth Christian Joy Certain Religious Masters Pride Hatred Oneself Noble Senses Cruelty Mortals Hostility

Author:Friedrich Nietzsche

“Religious distress is at the same time the expression of the real distress and also the protest against real distress. Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, just as it is the spirit of the spiritless condition. It is the opium of the people.”

People World Heart Real Spirit Religious Conditions Expression Creatures Protest Distress Oppressed Sigh Heartless Opium God Is Not Great

Book:Collected Works

Source: Collected Works

“Certain teachings in the Bible are as diamonds in a dung-heap.”

Certain Religious Teaching Diamond

Author:Thomas Jefferson

“It is alleged by men of loose principles , or defective views of the subject, that religion and morality are not necessary or important qualifications for political station. When a citizen gives his vote to a man of immorality , he abuses his civic responsibilty. He sacrifices not only his own interest but that of his neighbor, and he betrays the interest of his country.”

Men Giving Important Country Political Interest Religious Views Principles Sacrifice Subjects Citizens Morality Vote Abuse Neighbor Stations Betray Civics Qualifications Immorality Defective

Author:Noah Webster

“When you grow up in America things like Christianity waters down your feeling... When you're taught to love everybody, taught to love you're enemies, what value does that put on love?”

Doe Feelings America Values Grows Water Religious Christianity Enemy Growing Up Love You Taught

Author:Marilyn Manson

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