Anton Szandor LaVey

Magic is never totally scientifically explainable, but science has always been, at one time or another, considered magic.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Satanism represents a form of controlled selfishness.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Don't waste your time with people who will ultimately destroy you, but concentrate instead on those who will appreciate your responsibility to…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Martin Luther dreamed up Protestantism while sitting on the toilet at Wittenburg monastery, and we know what a big movement that became.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Satanism encourages its followers to indulge in their natural desires. Only by doing so can you be a completely satisfied person with…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

I'm glad that Christian parents let their children worship the devil at least one night out of the year.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Hate your enemy with a whole heart, and if a man smite you on one cheek, SMASH him on the other!

— Anton Szandor LaVey

“Blessed are the valiant, for they shall obtain great treasure- cursed are the believers in good and evil, for they are frightened…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

There is not always 'two sides to every issue.' That statement is a ridiculous slogan invoked by vested interests and perpetuated by…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

When a Satanist commits a wrong, he realizes that is it natural to make a mistake―and if he is truly sorry about…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

The Atheist complains about the wind. The Christian prays for it to change. The Satanist adjusts his sails.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

I give people Ayn Rand with trappings,

— Anton Szandor LaVey

The truth alone has never set anyone free. It is only DOUBT which will bring mental emancipation. Without the wonderful element of…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Before none of your printed idols do I bend in acquiescence, and he who saith thou shalt to me is my mortal…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

To be loved, feelings must be rationed. To love, the doors of hysteria, fantasy, and madness may be flung open.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

“It is rather curious that the only time suicide is considered sinful by other religions is when it comes as an indulgence.”

— Anton Szandor LaVey

It's a shame stupidity isn't painful.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

I find greater companionship in inert figures, animals and Speechless artifacts, for I can enjoy their presence and there is no psychic…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

But the average person doesnt have that much imagination. They just want to be entertained. They want to have the tableau presented…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Most of the interesting people I've ever met have been deviant in one form or another.

— Anton Szandor LaVey

“In previous centuries, the Church was the great controller, dictating morality, stifling free expression and posing as conservator of all great art…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Man prides himself on being the only animal who can modify his nature, yet when he chooses to do so he is…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

I like raunchiness, not like in a biker-chick sort of a way, but like the girl can't help it. Little bruises, a…

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Satanism demands study, not worship!

— Anton Szandor LaVey

Life is the great indulgence - death the great abstinence. Therefore, make the most of life here and now!

— Anton Szandor LaVey