Quote by Christopher Hitchens
Theres been some research in cognitive science, Im told, that disc

Theres been some research in cognitive science, Im told, that discloses that there have always been perhaps 10 to 15 percent of people who are, as Pascal puts it, so made that they cannot believe. To us, when people talk about faith, its white noise. – Christopher Hitchens

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Its impossible, I think, however much Id become disillusioned politically or evolve into a post-political person, I dont think Id ever change my view that socialism is the best political moment humans have ever come up with. – Christopher Hitchens

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When I meet people who say – which they do all of the time – I must just tell you, my great aunt had cancer of the elbow and the doctors gave her 10 seconds to live, but last I heard she was climbing Mount Everest, and so forth, I switch off quite early. – Christopher Hitchens

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Well, to the people who pray for me to not only have an agonising death, but then be reborn to have an agonising and horrible eternal life of torture, I say, Well, good on you. See you there. – Christopher Hitchens

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Trust is not the same as faith. A friend is someone you trust. Putting faith in anyone is a mistake. – Christopher Hitchens

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I find that its hard to fully examine ones life and not have faith be part of the discussion. – J. J. Abrams

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To study history means submitting to chaos and nevertheless retaining faith in order and meaning. – Hermann Hesse

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Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington. – John Boehner

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Perhaps history is a thing that would stop happening if God held His breath, or could be imagined as turning away to think of something else. – Herbert Butterfield, Christianity and History

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Were starting to push the envelope in terms of the expectations, and you can also have your own style, personality and sense of humor, because now were allowed to. – Lisa Guerrero

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The properties which differentiate living matter from any kind of inorganic imitation may be instinctively felt, but can hardly be formulated without expert knowledge. – Oliver Joseph Lodge

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