My parents were lenient. My mother believed God was another word for nature. I took up Satanism not out of desperation, but out of logic. I rebelled, not but because of a religious or repressive childhood. I wanted to join… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
After an inferior man has been taught a doctrine of superiority he will remain as inferior as he was before his lesson. He will… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
“Satanists hear these, and similar statements, all the time; and they agree wholeheartedly. But, if the world has changed so much, why continue to grasp at the threads of a dying faith? If many religions are denying their own scriptures because they are out of date, and are preaching the philosophies of Satanism, why not call it by it's rightful… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share
I have a passion for big cats, I like big snakes. There is something about snakes that is so wise, they have this uncanny… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The truth alone has never set anyone free. It is only DOUBT which will bring about mental emancipation. Without the wonderful element of doubt,… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
A Satanist practices the motto, If a man smite thee on one cheek, smash him on the other! Let no wrong go unredressed. — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
Satanists are encouraged to indulge in the seven deadly sins, as they need hurt no one; they were only invented by the Christian Church… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The only thing Christianity ever contributed to Satanism was the name — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
Don't let that little pyramid with the bright eye fool you. That's to draw your attention away from the real thing: the big trapezoid… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
The true test of anyone's worth as a living creature is how much he can utilize what he has. — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
I don't drink much anymore, because it's supposedly not good for me. I still have gallons of it around though. I smell the cork… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can. If you love everyone and everything you lose your natural powers of selection… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
