Conversion and zealotry, just like revelation and apostasy, are flip sides of the same coin, the currency of a political culture having… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“One evening, at the time of the Six-Day War, I [Christopher Hitchens] had my wicked way with a lovely lady, who had… — Craig Brown Copy Share Image
“Let's say that the consensus is that our species, being the higher primates, Homo Sapiens, has been on the planet for at… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“I’ve often wondered how the term “'New Atheism”' gained such currency. It is a misnomer. There is nothing new about nonbelief. All… — Jeffrey Tayler Copy Share Image
“...to experience a furious disillusionment with ‘conventional’ politics, a bit young to be so cynical and so superior, you may think. My… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“Nothing proves evolution more than the survival of the religious belief. It shows we are still fearful, partially formed animals with a… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“It's not always a question of you changing your mind. I think very often your mind changes you. You suddenly realise that… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“Without anything being said, there were no women at our lunches. Not that we were talking pussy. Or not much. But it… — Craig Brown Copy Share Image
“I [Christopher Hitchens] moved into Mart's sock—where you lived was your 'sock.' Your rug was your 'hair.' Your knee was still your… — Craig Brown Copy Share Image