Atheism Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“I can not imagine a God ... made happy by my getting down on my knees and calling him 'great'.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Suffrage Rally, 1872
Divine approval should not be sought through self‑deprecation; true faith respects personal dignity rather than demanding subservient worship.
In simple terms: God shouldn't be pleased by self‑humiliation.
Key Takeaway
Seek dignity over submissive worship.
Themes
faith
humility
self‑respect
religion
gender
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
activist
spiritual
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal prayer
- public speaking
Key Concepts
theology
personal agency
spiritual integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you equate humility with self‑deprecation?
- How can worship honor both reverence and self‑respect?
A Different Perspective
Faith can be misused to enforce humility.
