Achieve Quote by Lorraine Hansberry
“I'm just tired of hearing about God all the time. What has He got to do with anything?... I'm not going to be immoral or commit crimes because I don't believe. I don't even think about that. I just get so tired of Him getting the credit for things the human race achieves through its own effort. Now, there simply is no God. There's only man. And it's he who makes miracles.”
About This Quote
The speaker rejects attributing human achievements to a deity, emphasizing human agency and the nonexistence of God.
In simple terms: Human effort, not divine credit, explains progress.
Key Takeaway
Recognize human responsibility for achievements.
Themes
humanism
secularism
agency
achievement
miracles
Mood
skeptical
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
opinion
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- debate on religion
- philosophical discourse
- public speaking
- media commentary
Key Concepts
existentialism
atheism
anthropocentrism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a society look like if all credit were given to humanity alone?
- How does removing divine attribution affect personal motivation?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that belief in God provides moral guidance and community cohesion.
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