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Prefer Quotes by Christopher Hitchens
- Human beings are pattern-seeking animals who will prefer even a bad theory or a conspiracy theory to no theory at all.
- Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish.
- Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and…
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