Words of Wisdom — January 3, 2014

Umberto Eco on Belief

“When men stop believing in God, it isn’t that they then believe in nothing: they believe in everything.”- Umberto Eco (born on this date in 1932)

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“When men stop believing in God, it isn’t that they then believe in nothing: they believe in everything.”
– Umberto Eco (born on this date in 1932)

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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