Quote by Plato

There are few people so stubborn in their atheism who when danger is pressing in will not acknowledge the divine power.

There are few people so stubborn in their atheism who when d

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This quote suggests that even the most staunch atheists, when faced with imminent danger, may be inclined to acknowledge or believe in a higher power. It implies that the inherent instinct for self-preservation and the need for protection may override one's beliefs or skepticism, causing them to recognize a divine force during life-threatening situations.

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