“Beware the irrational, however seductive. Shun the ‘transcendent’ and all who invite you to subordinate or annihilate yourself. Distrust compassion; prefer dignity for yourself and others. Don’t be afraid to be thought arrogant or selfish. Picture all experts as if they were mammals. Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence. Suspect your own motives, and all excuses. Do not live for others any more than you would expect others to live for you.”
― Christopher Hitchens, Letters to a Young Contrarian
The 2012 Global Atheist Convention’s moving tribute to Christopher Hitchens.
Christopher Eric Hitchens was a British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist. He wrote, co-wrote, edited or co-edited over 30 books, including five of essays on culture, politics and literature.
Born: April 13, 1949, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Died: December 15, 2011, Houston, TX
Party: Socialist Workers Party
Spouse: Carol Blue (m. 1991–2011), Eleni Meleagrou (m. 1981–1989)
Children: Alexander Hitchens, Sophia Hitchens, Antonia Hitchens
Education: The Leys School, University of Oxford, Balliol College
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