Quote by Bertrand Russell

I was told that The Chinese said they would bury me by the Western Lake and build a shrine to my memory. I have some slight regret that this did not happen, as I might have become a god, which would have been very chic for an atheist.


I was told that The Chinese said they would bury me by the W

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a humorous lament about not fulfilling the Chinese prophecy that they would be revered as a deity. Despite being an atheist, the speaker sarcastically remarks that being worshipped as a god would have had an ironic appeal. The quote highlights a touch of regret for missing out on the chance to attain divine status, while also poking fun at the concept of godhood and the speaker's own beliefs.

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By Bertrand Russell
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