"I don't believe in God but I'm very interested in her"

This quote by Arthur C. Clarke speaks with the idea that a person can be curious about something without always believing in it. In this case, Clarke is describing God, and he is claiming that he does not believe in God, but he is still interested in the principle. This might be taken a sign of respect for the concept of God, even if one does not believe in it. It might likewise be interpreted as an indication of curiosity, as Clarke is interested in discovering more about the principle of God, even if he does not count on it. Inevitably, this quote talks to the suggestion that one can be curious about something without always counting on it, and that it is possible to have a healthy respect for something without always relying on it.