“We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it's there for emergencies but he hopes he'll never have to use it.”
― The Problem of Pain
― The Problem of Pain
“A great many of those who "debunk" traditional or (as they would say) "sentimental" values have in the background values of their own which they believe to be immune from the debunking process.”
― The Abolition of Man
― The Abolition of Man
“I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.”
― Pride and Prejudice
― Pride and Prejudice
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