He was an embittered atheist (the sort of atheist who does not so much disbelieve in God as personally dislike Him), and took a sort of pleasure in thinking that human affairs would never improve.

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This quote refers to someone who is an embittered atheist who not only doesn't believe in God but also holds a personal disliking for Him. This person derives satisfaction from believing that human affairs will never progress or improve. The quote implies that the individual's negativity and discontentment stem not only from a lack of faith in a higher power but also from a cynical perspective on the potential for positive change in human society.

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