Quotation by

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.

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The quotation highlights the feeling of loneliness an atheist might experience when they feel deep gratitude but have no higher power or deity to direct their thanks toward. It suggests that this moment can be emotionally difficult because gratitude often implies acknowledging someone or something beyond oneself.

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