Best friend Quote by Eric W. Hickey
““LaVey’s bible (1969), members worship the trinity of the devil—Lucifer, Satan, and the Devil—including nine pronouncements of the devil that Satan represents: 1. indulgence, instead of abstinence, 2. vital existence, instead of spiritual pipe dreams, 3. undefiled wisdom instead of hypocritical self-deceit, 4. kindness to those who deserve it, instead of love wasted on ingrates, 5. vengeance, instead of turning the other cheek, 6. responsibility, instead of concern for the psychic vampires, 7. man as just another animal, sometimes better, more often worse, than those who walk on all fours, who because of his divine and intellectual development has become the most vicious of all, 8. all of the so-called sins, as they lead to physical, mental, or emotional gratification, 9. the best friend the church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years (LaVey, 1969, p. 25). Holmes (1990), who interviewed two””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey, 1969
Presents a devil‑centric philosophy valuing indulgence, personal power, and responsibility over traditional morality.
In simple terms: Embrace personal freedom and responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Question conventional morals; pursue self‑determination.
Themes
philosophy
individualism
rebellion
ethics
spirituality
Mood
provocative
controversial
introspective
Type
Best friend:1
Bible:1
Devil:1
Religion:1
Satan:1
Turning the other cheek:1
Satan Represents:1
Lucifer Satan:1
Devil Including:1
Satan Devil:1
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- creative endeavors
- ethical debates
- alternative spiritual practices
Key Concepts
nihilism
egoism
self‑actualization
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Is personal liberty worth societal friction?
- How do you balance self‑interest with communal welfare?
A Different Perspective
Such views may conflict with societal norms and legal frameworks.
