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If we believe in God, we should not say "I believe in God," but "God believes in me."

— Nicolás Gómez Dávila Escolios a un Texto Implicito (1977)

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In general, "historical necessity" turns out to be merely a name for human stupidity.

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Nothing makes clearer the limits of science than the scientist’s opinions about any topic that is not strictly related to his profession.

To be unaware of the putrefaction of the modern world is a symptom of contagion by it.

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God prefers an uncircumcised heart to a castrated mind.

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To have a dialog with those who do not share our basic premises is nothing more than a stupid way to kill time.

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