Tag Archives: Mark Twain

My Religion Is Better Than Yours

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “Man is a religious animal. He is the only religious animal. He is the only animal with the true religion – several of them. He is the only animal who loves his neighbor as himself, … Continue reading →

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Through Closed Eyes

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day “I cannot see how a man of any large degree of humorous perception can ever be religious — unless he purposely shut the eyes of his mind & keep them shut by force.” Mark Twain

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You Can’t Be Serious?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day “I cannot see how a man of any large degree of humorous perception can ever be religious — unless he purposely shut the eyes of his mind & keep them shut by force.” Mark Twain

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Mark Twain: His Thoughts On War

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day “We lost fifteen men killed outright. ..The enemy numbered six hundred, including women and children — and we abolished them utterly, leaving not even a baby alive to cry for its dead mother. This is … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Understanding the Bible

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“Most people are bothered by those passages of Scripture they do not understand, but the passages that bother me are those I do understand.” Mark Twain

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BPR Quote of the Day: Fairness For Satan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“I have no special regard for Satan; but, I can at least claim that I have no prejudice against him. It may even be that I lean a little his way, on account of his not having a fair show. … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Patriot or Traitor?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Each man must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong, which course is patriotic and which isn’t.  You cannot shirk this and be a man.  To decide against your conviction is to be an unqualified and … Continue reading →

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