Quote by Umberto Eco

the first quality of an honest man is contempt for religion, which would have us afraid of the most natural thing in the world, which is death; and would have us hate the one beautiful thing destiny has given us, which is life.

the first quality of an honest man is contempt for religion,

Summary

This quote suggests that an honest person is someone who rejects religious beliefs that instill fear of death and inspire hatred towards life. It highlights the idea that religion can sometimes manipulate individuals by making them afraid of the inevitable, which is death, and causing them to disregard the preciousness of life itself. An honest person, according to the quote, prioritizes a natural acceptance of death and embraces the beauty of their existence without the influence of religious beliefs that seek to control or suppress them.

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Life Death Beauty Religion Irreligion

By Umberto Eco

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