Quote by Hugh Hefner
The major civilizing force in the world is not religion, it is sex

The major civilizing force in the world is not religion, it is sex. – Hugh Hefner

Other quotes by Hugh Hefner

I was very influenced by the musicals and romantic comedies of the 1930s. I admired Gene Harlow and such, which probably explains why, since the end of my marriage, Ive dated nothing but a succession of blondes. – Hugh Hefner

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Marriage
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My folks were raised pure prohibitionist. They were very good people, with high moral standards – but very repressed. There was no hugging and kissing in my home. – Hugh Hefner

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Home
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The difference between Marilyn Monroe and the early Pamela Anderson is not that great. Whats amazing is that the taste of American men and international tastes in terms of beauty have essentially stayed the same. Styles change, but our view of beauty stays the same. – Hugh Hefner

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amazing
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Religion
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Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous. – David Hume, Treatise of Human Nature, 1739

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Religion

Im sickened by all religions. Religion has divided people. I dont think theres any difference between the pope wearing a large hat and parading around with a smoking purse and an African painting his face white and praying to a rock. – Howard Stern

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Religion

I think its perfectly just to refuse service to anyone based on behavior, but not based on race or religion. – Dean Koontz

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Religion

Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities. – Thomas Paine

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Religion

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I prefer to imagine that my wife, a few friends, and occasionally my mom are the only ones who read what I do, though I realize that this is somewhat unrealistic. – Chris Ware

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