Malcolm Muggeridge Quotes

History will see advertising as one of the real evil things of our time. It is stimulating people constantly to want things, want this, want that.

Travel, of course, narrows the mind.

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The quote presents a contrasting perspective by suggesting that travel can actually limit or narrow one's perspective rather than broaden it, challenging the common belief.

One of the peculiar sins of the twentieth century which we've developed to a very high level is the sin of credulity. It has been said that when human beings stop believing in God they believe in nothing. The truth is much worse: they believe in anything.

Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.

Sex is the ersatz or substitute religion of the 20... -Malcolm Muggeridge

Sex is the ersatz or substitute religion of the 20th Century.

I can say that I never knew what joy was like until I gave up pursuing happiness, or cared to live until I chose to die. For these two discoveries I am beholden to Jesus.

The pursuit of happiness, which American citizens are obliged to undertake, tends to involve them in trying to perpetuate the moods, tastes and aptitudes of youth.

Bad humor is an evasion of reality; good humor is ... -Malcolm Muggeridge

Bad humor is an evasion of reality; good humor is an acceptance of it.

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This quote contrasts "bad" humor and "good" humor. It suggests that bad humor involves avoiding or distorting reality, while good humor entails embracing or acknowledging it in a lighthearted manner.

Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only p... -Malcolm Muggeridge

Sex is the mysticism of materialism and the only possible religion in a materialistic society.

There is no such thing as darkness; only a failure... -Malcolm Muggeridge

There is no such thing as darkness; only a failure to see.

My opinion, my conviction, gains immensely in strength and sureness the minute a second mind as adopted it.

One of the many pleasures of old age is giving thi... -Malcolm Muggeridge

One of the many pleasures of old age is giving things up.

Malcolm Muggeridge Quotes

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