Quote by Sarah Vowell

While I gave up God a long time ago, I never shook the habit of wanting to believe in something. So I replaced my creed of everlasting life with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

While I gave up God a long time ago, I never shook the habit

Summary

This quote reflects the sentiment of someone who no longer believes in a higher power, but still desires a sense of purpose or meaning in life. In place of religious faith, they have adopted the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as guiding principles. This suggests that, even without a belief in God, humans still seek something to believe in and strive for, indicating the fundamental need for a sense of meaning and fulfillment.

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Happiness

By Sarah Vowell

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