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“If only religion were an opiate. No known narcotic rots the brain so fast.”

Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Book:The Quotable Hitchens from Alcohol to Zionism: The Very Best of Christopher Hitchens

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Christopher Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens was an English-American author, journalist, and social critic. He was known for his sharp wit and controversial views, particularly on religion and politics. Hitchens was a prominent figure in the public discourse of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. more

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