“The Satanist realizes that man, and the action and reaction of the universe, is responsible for everything, and doesn't mislead himself into thinking that someone cares.”

—  Anton LaVey, book The Satanic Bible

The Satanic Bible (1969)

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Founder of the Church of Satan, author of the Satanic Bible 1930–1997

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