Tag: Christopher Hitchens
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Christopher Hitchens: Undesirable qualities
“Gullibility and credulity are considered undesirable qualities in every department of human life — except religion.” —Christopher Hitchens, author and journalist (13 Apr 1949-2011).
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Christopher Hitchens: Proof
“What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof.” —Christopher Hitchens, author and journalist (13 Apr 1949-2011) .
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Christopher Hitchens: Evidence
“What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.” ~Christopher Hitchens
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G. K. Chesterton: Action
“I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on man unless they act.” —G. K. Chesterton Related articles Reading G. K. Chesterton (writingsistersblog.wordpress.com) “Orthodoxy” by G.K. Chesterton (traditionalchristianity.wordpress.com) Hitchens, Chesterton, and “The Fall into Mysticism” (thecatholicthing.org) Afternoon Bites: Hitchens […]
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Christopher Hitchens: Beware the irrational
“Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the ‘transcendent’ and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don’t be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and […]
Quite a Quote! 