Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes

When men can no longer be theists, they must, if they are civilized, become humanists.

I'm an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for people.

Selfishness is the only real atheism; aspiration, unselfishness, the only real religion.

The best practical advice I can give to the present generation is to practice the virtue which the Christians call love.

What is my religion? Simple. Kindness.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

I often write about nonreligious people, and I try to find situations where their sense of humanity is restored or discovered. I think you can be a good person in many ways. And I think you often have to be careful that prayer can seem superficial, because it's a very complicated thing to love your neighbor as yourself.

One of the things I believe in is a sense of human nature.

You don't need a religious background to strive for something good, for genuine compassion and love for others.

There is no religion without love, and people may talk as much as they like about their religion, but if it does not teach them to be good and kind to man and beast, it is all a sham.

Love is too young to know what conscience is.

There are many reasons for kindness, and religion is just one of them.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and sense of responsibility with or without religion.

Doing Good Is My Religion

We must challenge a culture that is based on too much meanness and not enough meaning.

Humanity is more important to me than talent... if there's a choice to make, I'll go humanity over talent every time.

I believe there's a place for goodness and love in everything I do.

Altruism is a barbarism. Love is the word.

What would Jesus, or any human being who isn't an asshole, do?

Religion is to do right. It is to love, it is to serve, it is to think, it is to be humble.

Love is the last and secret name of all the virtues.

Love God. Love people. And do stuff. That's my punch list everyday.

To love our neighbor in charity is to love God in man.

Certain beliefs must accompany every action: One should act without selfishness, cultivate compassion for all living things, and develop respect for others.

My earnest request is that you practice love and kindness whether you believe in a religion or not