Quotes from Anton Szandor LaVey

Man prides himself on being the only animal who can modify his nature, yet when he chooses to do so he is called a phony.

I knew then that the Christian church thrives on hypocrisy, and that man's carnal nature will out...

We are so inculcated with guilt that we think that weakness is a sin or that it is some crime against nature to be submissive.

Blessed are the destroyers of false hope, for they are the true Messiahs - Cursed are the god-adorers, for they shall be shorn sheep!

Unfortunately for a multitude of occultists, humor is a rare ingredient in their lives. In fact it is their very lack of humor that has impelled them into the arcane and esoteric.

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.

Life is the great indulgence - death the great abstinence. Therefore, make the most of life here and now!

I break away from all conventions that do not lead to my earthly success and happiness.

It has been said, 'the truth will make men free.' The truth alone has never made anyone free. It is only doubt which will bring mental emancipation.

Don't waste your time with people who will ultimately destroy you, but concentrate instead on those who will appreciate your responsibility to them, and, likewise, feel responsible to you.

There are many who would take my time. I shun them.

Magic is never totally scientifically explainable, but science has always been, at one time or another, considered magic.

To the Maker the archetype, the self-sustainer, human interaction is usually a waste of the most precious thing in his vital existance: time.

To be loved, feelings must be rationed. To love, the doors of hysteria, fantasy, and madness may be flung open.

Satanism represents kindness to those who deserve it instead of love wasted on ingrates!

Behold the crucifix; what does it symbolize? Pallid incompetence hanging on a tree.

It has been said "the truth will make men free". The truth alone has never set anyone free. It is only DOUBT which will bring mental emancipation.

No hoary falsehood shall be a truth to me; no stifling dogma shall encramp my pen!

It has been said, 'the truth will make men free.' The truth alone has never made anyone free. It is only doubt which will bring mental emancipation.

Do what you want as long as its paying off for you. But once its become a liability, then something is wrong and you better find out what it is.

Hate your enemy with a whole heart, and if a man smite you on one cheek, SMASH him on the other!

There is a beast in man that should be exercised, not exorcised.

Since man's natural instincts lead him to sin, all men are sinners; and all sinners go to hell. If everyone goes to hell, then you will meet all your friends there.

The Satanist realizes that man, and the action and reaction of the universe, is responsible for everything, and doesn't mislead himself into thinking that someone cares.