Embark on a journey into the enigmatic world of Anton LaVey, a figure whose philosophy and writings have left an indelible mark on modern occultism and alternative spirituality. Quotes by Anton LaVey serve as windows into a realm where darkness and light intertwine, where taboo subjects are brought to the forefront, and where the boundaries of morality are blurred. As we delve into the words of this provocative thinker, we are confronted with ideas that both intrigue and unsettle, urging us to question the status quo and embrace our individuality with unapologetic fervor.
Quotes By Anton LaVey (2024)
Step into the provocative world of Anton LaVey with these thought-provoking quotes that challenge societal norms and beckon us to embrace our individuality:
"Satanism is not a white light religion; it is a religion of the flesh, the mundane, the carnal - all of which are ruled by Satan."
"I am glad that Christian children are taught to fear hell, but I wish they weren't told it exists."
"Man prays for mercy, but is unwilling to extend it to others."
"Satan represents indulgence, instead of abstinence!"
"Do not complain about life's unfairness. It is always unfair, and nothing will change."
"Hate your enemies with a whole heart, and if a man smite you on one cheek, smash him on the other."
"Remember, there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over."
"There is a beast in man that should be exercised, not exorcised."
"The highest of all holidays in the Satanic religion is the date of one's own birth."
"The idea of a personal God is an anthropological concept which I cannot take seriously."
"It's too bad that stupidity isn't painful."
"A true Satanist should have a sense of humor."
"The Devil has always been the church's best friend."
"I'm one of the few people who has taken part in both the greatest mass and the greatest individual seductions in history."
"Stupidity—The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism."
"Satanism is just Ayn Rand's philosophy with ceremony and ritual added."
"Laughter is the greatest weapon we have and we, Satanists, use it mercilessly."
"The only time a person becomes an atheist is when they stop to think."
"A Satanist practices the motto, 'If a man smites you on one cheek, smash him on the other. Let no wrong go unredressed.'"
"Satanism advocates practicing a modified form of the Golden Rule."
"Satanism represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates."
"The best friend you will ever have is one who will scold you to your face but praise you behind your back."
"The most thrilling moment in the world is when you are about to lose your temper."
"The final key to the way I promote is bravado. I play to people's fantasies."
"I'm the type who'd be happy not going anywhere as long as I was sure I knew exactly what was happening at the places I wasn't going to."
"The only difference between the squeamish and the non-squeamish is what they like to watch, not what they like to inflict."
"When you’re young, you look at television and think, there’s a conspiracy. The networks have conspired to dumb us down."
"I would like to see anyone, prophet, king or God, convince a thousand cats to do the same thing at the same time."
"A Satanist believes that he is his own God."
"In the age of information, ignorance is a choice."
"It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful."
"All religions of a spiritual nature are inventions of man."
"There are as many forms of Satanism as there are people who practice it."
"Satanism is not a white light religion; it is a religion of the flesh, the mundane, the carnal - all of which are ruled by Satan, the personification of the Left Hand Path."
"The difference between the Church of Satan and other churches is that we acknowledge that Satan is a symbol, not a deity to be worshiped."
"Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence."
"The Devil is the best friend the Church has ever had, as He has kept it in business all these years!"
"Death to the weakling, wealth to the strong!"
"Satanism advocates practicing a modified form of the Golden Rule. Our interpretation of this rule is: 'Do unto others as they do unto you'; because if you 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' and they, in turn, treat you badly, it goes against human nature to continue to treat them with consideration."
"There are as many forms of Satanism as there are people who practice it."
"Life is the great indulgence - death, the great abstinence. Therefore, make the most of life - HERE AND NOW!"
"I'm a Satanist, and Satan has been the best friend I've ever had."
"Satanism is just using your animal instincts the way nature intended."
"There's a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand."
"To the Satanist, I would say: By all means go ahead and make sacrifices, but don't sacrifice yourself."
"Love is one of the most intense feelings felt by man; another is hate. Forcing yourself to feel indiscriminate love is very unnatural."
"I love men who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection."
"I am glad that I am not a product of a God, but that I am a product of a process, of evolution, of an unguided process."
"The Satanic Bible is no more Satanic than Milton's Paradise Lost or Goethe's Faust."
"The only thing that differentiates man from animal is his potential for intellectual growth."
"Man is the animal that prays."
"The reason most people turn to Satanism is because they were made to feel guilty about their own natural instincts."
"Satanism is about worshipping yourself, because you are responsible for your own good and evil."
"I've been described as a dabbler in black magic, Satanist, pervert, and evil influence upon innocent youth. You know, the usual good things."
"You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can. If you love everyone and everything, you lose your natural powers of selection and wind up being a pretty poor judge of character and quality."
"I break away from all conventions that do not lead to my earthly success and happiness."
"There is a beast in man that needs to be exercised, not exorcised."
"If a man smites you on one cheek, smash him on the other. Smite him hip and thigh, for self-preservation is the highest law."
"The more you wonder about the basic truths of life, the more it seems like you're going in circles without a real direction."
"The best way to get even with anyone is to put them in the rearview mirror on your way to something better."
"Magic is a technique for achieving personal success."
"There is a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand."
"The Bible is the world's greatest book of magic."
"I preach self-interest, greed, and indulgence."
"The genius of Satanism, if I may use that word, is that it responds to a need in people, particularly young people, who feel alienated."
"The whole basis of Satanism is built upon fostering and nurturing individualism."
"I'm glad I've had to struggle. It's made me the artist I am now."
"The idea of individualism doesn't mean you get to step on other people."
"Satanists are encouraged to indulge in the seven deadly sins, as they need to be indulged in order to be enjoyed."
"Do not give your opinions or advice unless you are asked."
"The infernal names are symbolic of attributes one may gain through practicing Satanic magic."
"Why should I not hate mine enemies―if I "love" them, does that not place me at their mercy?"
"I'm a carnal person and an artist, so I suppose I get to channel all of my desires and pleasures into my work."
"The difference between a neurotic and a psychotic is that a psychotic believes that 2+2=5, and he believes it."
"Why should I not hate mine enemies - if I "love" them does that not place me at their mercy?"
"The Satanic doctrine of 'responsibility to the responsible' means that each person is responsible for their own actions."
"A Satanist practices the motto, 'Do unto others as they do unto you'; an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
"Why should I not hate mine enemies—if I 'love' them does that not place me at their mercy?"
"If a guest in your lair annoys you, treat him cruelly and without mercy."
"In reality, there are few 'self-made' men, but Satanism advocates and rewards personal initiative."
"Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them."
"There's a beast in every man, and it stirs when you put a sword in his hand."
"The Devil is historically portrayed as a rebel, and I identify with that."
"Satanism is just a way of being that values indulgence, not abstinence."
"The best sermon is to live your life in accordance with your beliefs."
"Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked."
"The infernal names are labels given to operations of magic."
"Satan represents indulgence instead of abstinence!"
"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to."
"I am the Devil's advocate. We have our own worshippers who are called 'LaVeyans.'"
"I preach that people should be self-sufficient and proud."
"One of the main things that I truly believe is that we should always treat people that we come in contact with as if we'll never see them again."
"A Satanist is just a Satanist, whether he's male or female."
"The satanic force is within all of us."
"A lot of people think of Satanism as evil, which it's not, it's just a different kind of belief."
"One of my favorite philosophers is Friedrich Nietzsche."
"Satanism is a religion of the flesh, rather than of the spirit."
"I don't like either the word 'homosexual' or 'heterosexual.'"
"I always use the word 'humanist' to describe myself."
"I consider myself a conservative, but I wonder what I'm really conserving."
"I've always liked reptiles. I used to see the universe as a mammoth snake, and I used to see all the people and objects, landscapes, as little pictures in the facets of their scales. I think peristaltic motion is the basic life movement. Swallowing or walking - it's all the same."
"The Devil's name is a symbol, all we know is that it is symbolic."
"My first wife used to say that I'm a warm, lovable kind of guy, but I always seem to bring out the worst in people."
"I didn't just want to put out another collection of poetry or a novel or stories, I wanted to do something that was a little bit different and unexpected."
"I feel that my role as a leader is to guide people through their lives."
"You don't have to be a Satanist to be a satanic."
"I'm the most well-read man in America."
"Satanism is about being yourself, but I have never been able to say what I actually am."
"I have never been able to pretend to be anything other than what I am."
"I like the effect alcohol has on my brain. It's very subtle and pleasant. It's just a matter of keeping it in balance."
"I do not believe in forgiveness."
"The Devil is a friend of mine."
"I do not believe in religion. I believe in God."
"I've never been able to understand the appeal of religion. It's always seemed like a bunch of hocus pocus to me."
"I have always been attracted to the idea of black magic."
"I don't really have any heroes. I've always been too self-centered."
"I think that society has become too dependent on technology."
"I'm not a big fan of organized religion."
"I think that people are too quick to judge others."
"I'm not a big fan of rules."
"I'm not a big fan of authority figures."
"I think that people should be allowed to do whatever they want, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else."
"I think that people should be allowed to believe whatever they want, as long as they don't try to force their beliefs on others."
"I think that people should be allowed to express themselves however they want, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else."
"I've never been in a marriage or a relationship. I don't even have children."
In the tapestry of human belief systems, "Quotes By Anton LaVey" serves as a bold thread, weaving through the fabric of convention to provoke thought and challenge preconceptions. LaVey's philosophy of indulgence, self-reliance, and skepticism towards authority continues to reverberate, inviting us to confront our own beliefs and assumptions about the nature of existence. His legacy reminds us that true freedom lies not in conformity, but in the unapologetic pursuit of our deepest desires and convictions.
