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“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy. All the rest — whether or not the world has three dimensions, whether the mind has nine or twelve categories — comes afterwards. These are games; one must first answer.”
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“The atheist, agnostic, or secularist ... should not be cowed by exaggerated sensitivity to people's religious beliefs and fail to speak vigorously and pointedly when the devout put forth arguments manifestly contrary to all the acquired knowledge of the past two or three millennia. Those who advocate a piece of folly like the theory of an 'intelligent creator' should be held accountable for their folly; they have no right to be offended for being called fools until they establish that they are not in fact fools. Religiously inclined writers like Stephen L Carter may plead that 'respect' should be accorded to religious views in public discourse, but he neglects to demonstrate that those views are worthy of respect. All secularists -- scientists, literary figures, even politicians (if there are any such with the requisite courage) -- should speak out on the issue when the opportunity presents itself.”
― Atheism: A Reader
― Atheism: A Reader
“A person you excuse from any genuine challenge is a person you do not truly respect.”
― Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America
― Losing the Race: Self-Sabotage in Black America
“Maybe the kids will always be stronger. It’s us—the impostors masquerading as protectors—who are unimaginably weak. For”
― Am I Alone Here?: Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live
― Am I Alone Here?: Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live
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