H. L. Mencken quote: It is impossible to imagine the universe run by a wise, just and omnipotent God, but it is quite easy ...

It is impossible to imagine the universe run by a wise, just and omnipotent God, but it is quite easy to imagine it run by a board of gods.

~ H. L. Mencken ~

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