Quote by Victor Hugo

There are, as we know, powerful and illustrious atheists. At bottom, led back to the truth by their very force, they are not absolutely sure that they are atheists; it is with them only a question of definition, and in any case, if they do not believe in God, being great minds, they prove God.

There are, as we know, powerful and illustrious atheists. At

Summary

This quote suggests that there are some atheists who, despite claiming to not believe in God, are not completely certain about their atheism. The author argues that these atheists, due to their intelligence and ability to reason, inadvertently provide evidence for the existence of a higher power. It implies that even those who deny God's existence may unknowingly demonstrate the presence of a divine force through their intellectual pursuits.

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By Victor Hugo

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