The book of nature tells us distinctly that God cares not a rap for us—nor for any living creature.

Mark Twain

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Topic

Divine indifference Problem of evil God and man God

Author

Mark Twain

Source

Journals of Mark Twain

Medium

Personal journal

Language

English

Time

1898 1890s 19th century

Occupation

Humorist Novelist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Twain, Mark. Mark Twain's Notebook, edited by Albert Bigelow Paine. The Mark Twain Company, 1932, ch. 31. Originally from Notebook, c. 1898.

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How hard to realize that every camp of men or beast has this glorious starry firmament for a roof!...In such places standing alone on the mountain-top it is easy to realize that whatever special nests we make—leaves and moss like the marmots and birds, or tents, or piled stone—we all dwell in a house of one room—the world with the firmament for its roof—and are sailing the celestial spaces without leaving any track.

John Muir

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Topic
The night sky Interconnectedness of all people

Author

John Muir
Medium
Personal journal
Language
English
Time
1890 1890s 19th century
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Citation

Muir, John. Journal entry. 18 July 1890.

Another quote about God

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are.

Ovid

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Topic
Existence of God God

Author

Ovid
Source
Ars Amatoria
Medium
Poem
Language
Latin
Time
2 0s 1st century
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Ovid. Ars Amatoria [The Art of Love]. c. 2 AD, bk. 1.

Current Citation

Ovid. "The Art of Love." The Love Poems, translated by A. D. Melville. Oxford University Press, 2008, bk. 1.