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“Yevgeny Yevtushenko: 'You atheist?' "Kingsley Amis: 'Well, yes, but it's more that I hate him.”

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Kingsley Amis was a celebrated British novelist known for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary. His works often delved into the complexities of modern life, particularly in the post-war era. Amis's writing style was characterized by its sharp dialogue and satirical tone, which won him a dedicated following among readers and critics. more

“We inherited these principles and these freedoms and we here highly resolve that we shall pass them on, as we will pass on an undivided Republic purged of racism and slavery, to our descendants. The popgun discharges of a few pathetic sectarians and crackpot revisionists are negligible, and will be drowned by the mounting chorus that demands: 'Mr Jefferson! BUILD UP THAT WALL'.”

Principles Wall Demand Racism Slavery Atheist Resolve Republic Pathetic Chorus Descendants Discharge Crackpots

Author:Christopher Hitchens

“It is easier for a Russian to become an Atheist, than for any other nationality in the world. And not only does a Russian 'become an Atheist,' but he actually BELIEVES IN Atheism, just as though he had found a new faith, not perceiving that he has pinned his faith to a negation. Such is our anguish of thirst!”

World Believe Doe Found Atheism Easier Atheist Thirst Anguish Nationality Negation

Author:Fyodor Dostoevsky

“A wide and vague impression exists that so-called Eastern religion is more contemplative, innocuous, and humane than the proselytizing monotheisms of the West. Don't believe a word of this: try asking the children of Indochina who were dumped by their parents for inherited deformities that were attributed to sins in a previous 'life.”