A. S. Byatt Quotes

I worry about anthropomorphism as a form of self-deception. (The Christian religion is an anthropomorphic account of the universe.)

A. S. Byatt

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• I worry about anthropomorphism as a form of self-deception. (The Christian religion is an anthropomorphic account of the universe.)

  

  A. S. Byatt
  • Universe
  • Christian
  • Worry