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“Atheism is a way of humility. It's to think oneself to be an animal, as we are actually and to allow oneself to become human.”

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Andre Comte-Sponville

Andre Comte-Sponville is a French philosopher born on March 12, 1952. Known for his concise and profound philosophical thoughts, he primarily focuses on ethics and moral philosophy. more

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