A man's ethical behaviour should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

Albert Einstein
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This quote is a powerful statement from the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus. He was a contemporary of Socrates and foundational thinker in ancient philosophy. He was said to have been a wise man who believed that with no afterlife, hell, heaven or God, people should be able to live a happy and meaningful life without fear of punishment or reward after death.

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