What does There is no God mean? It means there is no bridle on our instincts, no reward for good or punishment for evil, no virtue, shame, or justice - that we are wolves and she-wolves in heat. (Nikos Kazantzakis)

What does There is no God mean? It means there is no bridle on our instincts, no reward for good or punishment for evil, no virtue, shame, or justice - that we are wolves and she-wolves in heat.

Nikos Kazantzakis

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