WIST Quotations

Mencken, H. L. -- A Little Book in C Major, ch. 4, § 26 (1916)

Dave — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:49:08 +0000

The Puritan is one who uses the Cross as a hammer to knock in the heads of sinners.

H. L. Mencken (1880–1956) American writer and journalist [Henry Lewis Mencken]
A Little Book in C Major, ch. 4, § 26 (1916)
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HIcks, Bill -- Relentless (1992)

Dave — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:35:10 +0000

I don’t know what you all believe, and I don’t really care — but you have to admit that beliefs are odd. Lots of Christians wear crosses around their necks. You really think when Jesus comes back, he ever wants to see a fucking cross?

Bill Hicks (1961–1994) American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, musician [William Melvin "Bill" Hicks]
Relentless (1992)

Hesse, Herman -- Reflections, #100 [ed. V. Michels (1974)]

Dave — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:36:02 +0000

Nothing makes the multitude angrier than when someone forces them to change their opinion of him.

Herman Hesse (1877–1962) German-born Swiss poet, novelist, painter
Reflections, #100 [ed. V. Michels (1974)]