149 Quotes by Anton Szandor LaVey

A major determining factor by which a superior human can be isolated from his average counterparts is his very isolation—the degree to which he naturally removes himself from mass-media input and stimuli. You cannot be an elitist, a Magician, and be plugged into the system.

Distrust “experts” unless it is obvious that their expertise is paying off.

I refuse to sicken because it will make my enemies healthier. I refuse to break off relations with any worthwhile companion because if I did it would make others’ loneliness more bearable. I refuse my sorrow to be known, for my sorrow is another’s joy.

The only time self-deceit should be entered into is when it’s fun, and with awareness.

Anyone without a sense of humor is too pretentious to be a good magician.

Satanism is developing two circles, an elitist group which I always intended my church to be, and the faddists who are becoming Satanists because it’s the thing to do.

Large breasts are associated with feminine women, regardless of the slenderness of their hips. The capacity of a milk container cannot be told by its outside dimensions. Femininity is more accurately displayed by generous hips. Guess you can tell I favor women with big asses.

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

Do unto others as they do unto you.