Peter De Vries

Who was Peter De Vries?

Peter De Vries was an American editor and novelist known for his satiric wit. He has been described by the philosopher Daniel Dennett as "probably the funniest writer on religion ever".

Famous Quotes:

• The rich aren't like us; they pay less taxes.
• There are times when parenthood seems nothing but feeding the mouth that bites you.
• It is the final proof of God's omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us.
• Confession is good for the soul only in the sense that a tweed coat is good for dandruff -- it is a palliative rather than a remedy.
• Life is a zoo in a jungle.
• When I can no longer bear to think of the victims of broken homes, I begin to think of the victims of intact ones.
• Everybody hates me because I'm so universally liked.
• The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds -- they mature slowly.
• It is the final proof of Gods omnipotence that he need not exist in order to save us.
• Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us.