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68 Insightful Quotes By Anton Lavey Which You Should Not Omit

Famous As: Author, Musician and the Founder of the Church of Satan and the Religion of Satanism
Born On: April 11, 1930
Died On: October 29, 1997
Born In: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founder / Co Founder: Church of Satan
Died At Age: 67

Anton Lavey was an eminent American musician, occultist and author. He founded ‘LaVeyan Satanism’ and the ‘Church Of Satan’. He has written various books that include ‘Satan Speaks!’, ‘The Satanic Bible’, ‘The Satanic Witch’, ‘The Devil’s Notebook’ and ‘The Satanic Rituals’ amongst others. Besides this he also released three music albums. In 1975, the multi-faceted artist played a minor on-screen role and also worked as a technical confidant for movie titled ‘The Devil’s Rain’. He had been a part of few talk shows and expressed his thoughts, views and opinions on subjects close to his heart through numerous articles and magazines. He was described as ‘born showman’ by historian of Satanism Gareth J.Medway. We bring to you a corpus of inspiring thoughts, words, opinions and views by the distinguished artist which are quoted extensively. Let us see what we can learn from the quotes and thoughts by Anton Lavey.

Satanism represents a form of controlled selfishness.

Satanism represents a form of controlled selfishness.

Anton LaVey
Satanism demands study, not worship!

Satanism demands study, not worship!

Anton LaVey
You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can.

You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can.

Anton LaVey
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.

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.

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

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

Anton LaVey
The only thing Christianity ever contributed to Satanism was the name

The only thing Christianity ever contributed to Satanism was the name

Anton LaVey
Those who spell Magic with a K aren't.

Those who spell Magic with a K aren't.

Anton LaVey
It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful.

It’s too bad that stupidity isn’t painful.

Anton LaVey
The ideal woman to me would be the gun-toting moll. Someone who is true blue and ready to face the world. Open to ideas and suggestion, not stubborn and closed minded.

The ideal woman to me would be the gun-toting moll. Someone who is true blue and ready to face the world. Open to ideas and suggestion, not stubborn and closed minded.

Anton LaVey
When ghettos become the mainstream of society, islands of individuality cannot help but harbor an elite.

When ghettos become the mainstream of society, islands of individuality cannot help but harbor an elite.

Anton LaVey
When one sleeps on the floor one need not worry about falling out of bed.

When one sleeps on the floor one need not worry about falling out of bed.

Anton LaVey
The true test of anyone's worth as a living creature is how much he can utilize what he has.

The true test of anyone's worth as a living creature is how much he can utilize what he has.

Anton LaVey
Every religion in the world that has destroyed people is based on love

Every religion in the world that has destroyed people is based on love

Anton LaVey
Hair on a man's chest is thought to denote strength. The gorilla is the most powerful of bipeds and has hair on every place on his body except for his chest.

Hair on a man's chest is thought to denote strength. The gorilla is the most powerful of bipeds and has hair on every place on his body except for his chest.

Anton LaVey
If a person wants to be hurt and enjoys suffering, then there is no reason not to indulge him in his wont.

If a person wants to be hurt and enjoys suffering, then there is no reason not to indulge him in his wont.

Anton LaVey
Most of the interesting people I've ever met have been deviant in one form or another.

Most of the interesting people I've ever met have been deviant in one form or another.

Anton 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.

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.

Anton LaVey
Satanists are encouraged to indulge in the seven deadly sins, as they need hurt no one; they were only invented by the Christian Church to insure guilt on the part of its followers.

Satanists are encouraged to indulge in the seven deadly sins, as they need hurt no one; they were only invented by the Christian Church to insure guilt on the part of its followers.

Anton LaVey
Religions are easy to invent. Most traditional religions have little or nothing to do with reality, are dependent on obfuscation, interpretation, guilt, and unreasoning faith...

Religions are easy to invent. Most traditional religions have little or nothing to do with reality, are dependent on obfuscation, interpretation, guilt, and unreasoning faith...

Anton LaVey
Those that would say Satanist would like to kill animal's, sacrifice animals I would say they would make ideal animal sacrifices, I love animals and animals have always been part of me.

Those that would say Satanist would like to kill animal's, sacrifice animals I would say they would make ideal animal sacrifices, I love animals and animals have always been part of me.

Anton LaVey
Satan has been the best friend the church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years!

Satan has been the best friend the church has ever had, as he has kept it in business all these years!

Anton LaVey
There is nothing inherently sacred about moral codes. Like the wooden idols of long ago, they are the work of human hands, and what man has made, man can destroy!

There is nothing inherently sacred about moral codes. Like the wooden idols of long ago, they are the work of human hands, and what man has made, man can destroy!

Anton LaVey
In order to perform the supernatural, you must first be able to accomplish the supernormal.

In order to perform the supernatural, you must first be able to accomplish the supernormal.

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

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

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

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

Anton LaVey
Don't let that little pyramid with the bright eye fool you. That's to draw your attention away from the real thing: the big trapezoid beneath it.

Don't let that little pyramid with the bright eye fool you. That's to draw your attention away from the real thing: the big trapezoid beneath it.

Anton LaVey
Many of you already read my writings indicating that TV is the new god. There is a little thing I neglected to mention up until now, television is the major mainstream infiltration for the new satanic religion.

Many of you already read my writings indicating that TV is the new god. There is a little thing I neglected to mention up until now, television is the major mainstream infiltration for the new satanic religion.

Anton LaVey
Say unto thine own heart, 'I am mine own redeemer.

Say unto thine own heart, 'I am mine own redeemer.

Anton LaVey
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.

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.

Anton LaVey
The real satanist is not quite so easily recognized as such

The real satanist is not quite so easily recognized as such

Anton LaVey