Who is the author of this vaguely-remembered quote about religion?
September 8, 2023 6:29 AM   Subscribe

The gist was, and I'm sure I'm loosely paraphrasing: "It's ok to believe in whatever convenient little lie (or fiction?) that helps you get through the day." My first thought was Vonnegut, but I can't find it or anything similar.
posted by Devils Rancher to Writing & Language (2 answers total)
 
"Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels." -- Frank Sinatra
posted by Gamera4President at 6:43 AM on September 8 [5 favorites]


Best answer: It is Vonnegut...

"Live by the foma* that make you brave and kind and healthy and happy.

*Harmless untruths"

It's from Cat's Cradle
posted by Jenny'sCricket at 7:15 AM on September 8 [9 favorites]


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