Quote by Aldous Huxley

An atheist is a person who has no invisible means of support

An atheist is a person who has no invisible means of support

Summary

This quote pokes fun at the idea of relying on an invisible higher power for support, highlighting the perspective of atheists who reject the belief in gods or supernatural beings. It suggests that atheists, in their rejection of such beliefs, do not have any metaphysical or divine assistance to rely on, but instead find support solely in the tangible and observable aspects of the world.

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By Aldous Huxley

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