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“Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist. I repeat it. Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist.” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist. I repeat it. Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist.”

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Very few people possess both strong intellect and a good heart to become atheists, according to the author.

In simple terms: Only rare individuals combine mind strength and heart goodness to be atheists.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about belief and character.

Themes

belief character philosophy

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical provocative

When to use this quote

  • debate
  • education
  • personal introspection
  • social discourse

Key Concepts

atheism intellectual virtue ethical temperament

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines strength of mind?
  • Can goodness coexist with nonbelief?
A Different Perspective

The claim may be overly general and dismissive.

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