A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion.
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Of Atheism; in the original archaic English this read: It is true, that a little Philosophy inclineth Mans Minde to Atheisme; But depth in Philosophy, bringeth Mens Mindes about to Religion.Francis Bacon
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Experience has repeatedly confirmed that well-known maxim of Bacon's that "a little philosophy inclineth a man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion." At the same time, when Bacon penned that sage epigram... he forgot to add that the God to whom depth in philosophy brings back men's minds is far from being the same from whom a little philosophy estranges them.
George Santayana
“But you're a Philosopher!” Julian exclaimed at one point. “This is Philosophy, not Religion, since you rule out supernatural beings—you know that as well as I do!”
“I suppose it is Philosophy, looked at from one angle,” Stepney conceded. “But there’s no money in Philosophy, Julian. Religion is far more lucrative as a career.”Robert Charles Wilson
Philosophy offers an antidote to melancholy. And many still believe in the depth of philosophy!
Emil Cioran
Religion has two principal enemies, fanaticism and infidelity, or that which is called atheism. The first requires to be combated by reason and morality, the other by natural philosophy.
Thomas Paine
Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.
Albert Schweitzer
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