Atheism Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist. I repeat it. Not one man in a thousand has either strength of mind or goodness of heart to be an Atheist.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Atheist's Dilemma, 1805
Very few people possess both strong intellect and a good heart to become atheists, according to the author.
In simple terms: Only rare individuals combine mind strength and heart goodness to be atheists.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about belief and character.
Themes
belief
character
philosophy
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
provocative
When to use this quote
- debate
- education
- personal introspection
- social discourse
Key Concepts
atheism
intellectual virtue
ethical temperament
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines strength of mind?
- Can goodness coexist with nonbelief?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be overly general and dismissive.
