Quote by Harold MacMillan

If you don't believe in God, all you have to believe in is decency. Decency is very good. Better decent than indecent. But I don't think it's enough.

If you don't believe in God, all you have to believe in is d

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This quote suggests that for those who don't believe in God, believing in decency is important. Decency is seen as a positive attribute, preferable to being indecent. However, the quote also conveys the speaker's skepticism about whether decency alone is sufficient. It implies that there may be something beyond just being decent that is needed or missing without belief in God, leaving room for the possibility of exploring deeper aspects of life beyond mere morality.

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