Stephen Colbert (1964) American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor
White House Correspondents' Association Dinner (2006)
“I don't believe in princerple,
But oh I du in interest.”
No. 6, st. 9
The Biglow Papers (1848–1866), Series I (1848)
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American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat 1819–1891Related quotes
“I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her.”
Arthur C. Clarke (1917–2008) British science fiction writer, science writer, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host
As quoted in Multiple Intelligences in Practice : Enhancing Self-esteem and Learning in the Classroom (2006) by Mike Fleetham, Section 2 : Using MI
2000s and attributed from posthumous publications
James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat
No. 6, st. 7
The Biglow Papers (1848–1866), Series I (1848)
Learned Hand (1872–1961) American legal scholar, Court of Appeals judge
From The Great Judge by Philip Hamburger (1946).
Extra-judicial writings
Margaret Chase Smith (1897–1995) Member of the United States Senate from Maine
Source: Declaration of Conscience (1950)
Context: I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory.
I don't want to see the Republican party win that way. While it might be a fleeting victory for the Republican Party, it would be a more lasting defeat for the American people.
John Lennon (1940–1980) English singer and songwriter
"God"
Lyrics, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
“I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose.”
Clarence Darrow (1857–1938) American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union
Speech in Toronto (1930); as quoted in "Breaking the Last Taboo" (1996) by James A. Haught
As quoted in Jesus: Myth Or Reality? (2006) by Ian Curtis
Religion is the belief in future life and in God. I don't believe in either.
As quoted in The New York Times (19 April 1936)
Variant: I believe that religion is the belief in future life and in God. I don’t believe in either. I don’t believe in God as I don’t believe in Mother Goose.
