Quote by Isaac Asimov

Emotionally I am an atheist. I don't have the evidence to prove that God doesn't exist, but I so strongly suspect he doesn't that I don't want to waste my time.

Emotionally I am an atheist. I don't have the evidence to pr

Summary

This quote expresses the personal perspective of the speaker, who identifies as an atheist emotionally. Although lacking empirical evidence to definitively disprove the existence of God, the speaker's conviction or suspicion is so profound that they find it unnecessary to invest time and effort into pursuing or exploring the concept of God. It highlights the subjective nature of belief systems and the individual's inclination to prioritize their limited time and energy towards other pursuits they find more meaningful or relevant.

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By Isaac Asimov

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