"Fools! You think of "god" as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you."

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Source: Herakleitos, Diogenes (2011). “Herakleitos and Diogenes: Translated from the Greek by Guy Davenport”, p.48, Wipf and Stock Publishers

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Diogenes

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Diogenes was a Greek philosopher known for his ascetic lifestyle and sharp critiques of societal norms, embodying the principles of Cynicism.

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