After an inferior man has been taught a doctrine of superiority he will remain as inferior as he was before his lesson. He will merely assume himself to be superior, and attempt to employ his recently-learned tactics against his own… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share Image
Self-deceit—It’s in the “Nine Satanic Statements” but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only… — 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 If many religions are denying their own scriptures because they are out of date, and are preaching the philosophies of Satanism, why not call it by it's rightful… — Anton Szandor LaVey Copy Share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
