Quote by Neil Gaiman

They also held that the way to salvation was to give way to lust and temptation in all things. And no greater percentage of them turned up here than of any other religion. Amusing, isn't it?

They also held that the way to salvation was to give way to

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This quote suggests that there is a group or religion that believed salvation could be attained by indulging in lust and temptation. It further implies that this belief, despite being unconventional, did not attract a significantly higher number of followers compared to other religions. The quote ends with a tone of amusement, possibly highlighting the irony or unexpected nature of this belief system.

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