Quote by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.

The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankf

Summary

This quote highlights a dilemma faced by atheists â€” during moments of genuine gratitude, they may struggle to find someone or something to attribute their thanks to. It suggests that atheists find themselves in a conflicting state of acknowledging the existence of a positive experience but lacking a belief in a higher power to direct that gratitude towards. The quote reflects the notion that atheists may experience a sense of longing or emptiness when they cannot find a recipient for the gratitude they feel.

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Thankful

By Dante Gabriel Rossetti

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