Quote by G. K. Chesterton

Those thinkers who cannot believe in any gods often assert that the love of humanity would be in itself sufficient for them; and so, perhaps, it would, if they had it.

Those thinkers who cannot believe in any gods often assert t

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that some individuals who do not believe in divinity or gods rely on the concept of love for humanity to provide them with meaning and fulfillment. However, the quote subtly implies that these individuals may not genuinely possess a deep and genuine love for humanity in the first place. It suggests that this love for humanity would only be enough for them if they actually experienced and embraced it fully. Thus, it points to the importance of genuine emotions and sincerity in one's belief systems and philosophies.

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Atheism

By G. K. Chesterton

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