First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his creed. A bad life and a good belief are disagreeable and troublesome neighbors, and where they separate, depend upon it, 'Tis for no other cause but quietness sake.


The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy [by L. Sterne]. (ed. 1760)

Laurence Sterne Quotes

First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his...

First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his...

First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his...

First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his...