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" A Voltairian of good stock,” he murmured.

“What is that supposed to mean?” I growled.

“To believe a little in God and much in the devil!”

“Well, yes, Mister Hilmacher, and if the devil is not a part in this business, let him take me to Hell!”

“Mister Burgomaster, you insult the devil. He who undervalues the devil belittles God. I fail to see why the Almighty would occupy Himself with our most insignificant actions and thoughts, like a good old woman during the endless tea hours, and I would find the role of Old Nick singularly petty indeed should he amuse himself with a giant pleasantry that sends a herd and its guardians into the mortal mud of the swamp. "

Jean Ray , The Horrifying Presence and Other Tales


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Jean Ray quote : A Voltairian of good stock,” he murmured.<br /><br />“What is that supposed to mean?” I growled.<br /><br />“To believe a little in God and much in the devil!”<br /><br />“Well, yes, Mister Hilmacher, and if the devil is not a part in this business, let him take me to Hell!” <br /><br />“Mister Burgomaster, you insult the devil. He who undervalues the devil belittles God. I fail to see why the Almighty would occupy Himself with our most insignificant actions and thoughts, like a good old woman during the endless tea hours, and I would find the role of Old Nick singularly petty indeed should he amuse himself with a giant pleasantry that sends a herd and its guardians into the mortal mud of the swamp.