Quote by Richard Dawkins
The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simpl

The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry. – Richard Dawkins

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We are all atheists about most of the gods that societies have ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further. – Richard Dawkins

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The universe we observe has precisely the properties we should expect if there is, at bottom, no design, no purpose, no evil, no good, nothing but blind, pitiless indifference. – Richard Dawkins

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Intelligent life on a planet comes of age when it first works out the reason for its own existence. – Richard Dawkins

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The abuse of faith has to be resisted precisely. – Joseph Ratzinger

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Back of every creation, supporting it like an arch, is faith. Enthusiasm is nothing: it comes and goes. But if one believes, then miracles occur. – Henry Miller

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This President takes his inspiration from the capitals of Europe we look to the cities and small towns of America. This President puts his faith in government. We put our faith in the American people. – Mitt Romney

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A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned. – Xun Zi

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