Hitchens Quotes

Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011)

“Try your hardest to combat atrophy and routine. To question The Obvious and the given is an essential element of the maxim de omnius dubitandum.”   -Christopher Hitchens

"Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way" -Christopher Hitchens

"A theory that seems to explain everything is just as good at explaining nothing." -Christopher Hitchens

"Those who want liberty without a fight are asking for the beauty of the ocean without the roar of the storm." -Christopher Hitchens

“Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the 'transcendent' and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don't be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.”― Christopher Hitchens, Letters to a Young Contrarian

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