"... it is because one can build a compelling set of arguments - informed by science and thoroughly compatible with it - that to believe in anything despite the complete lack of evidence is, in fact, irrational."

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Massimo Pigliucci

#Believe Quotes #Religion Quotes #Atheism Quotes

“I shall now proceed to my own experience, which hath truly convinced me, the Lord is awakened as one out of sleep; and the voice of the Lord will shake terribly the earth.”

Source : Joanna Southcott (1813). “Copies of letters sent to the clergy of Exeter. 1813. A communication sent in a letter to the Reverend Mr. P. in 1797. [1814] A dispute between the woman and the powers of darkness. 2d ed. 1813. The answer of the Lord to the powers of darkness. 2d ed. 1813. A caution and instruction to the sealed. 1807. A warning to the world. [1804] The strange effects of faith. 2d ed. 1801”
“Indeed we do not really live unless we have friends surrounding us like a firm wall against the winds of the world.”
“There are those who reason well, but they are greatly outnumbered by those who reason badly.”
“Astonishingly, not all girls get dressed just to please men.”

Source : Jojo Moyes (2012). “Me Before You: A Novel”, p.93, Penguin
“Share everything. Don't take things that aren't yours. Put things back where you found them.”
“Harm can come about without will or action. But will and action can avert harm.”
“She's a surprise this old earth, one big surprise after another since before she separated from the moon who circles and circles like the mate of a shot goose.”

Source : Peter Heller (2012). “The Dog Stars”, p.4, Vintage
“Offense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team. When a passer has the option of passing to two players, I expect him to get the ball to the best shooter. I continually stop practice and ask players who the best shooter is and I expect them to know. It is important that you get the ball to your best shooter.”

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