All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit.

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.

He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

[A]ll churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Muslim, are simply human inventions. They use fear to enslave us. They are a monopoly for power and profit.

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

Religion is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize humankind; and, for my part, I sincerely detest it as I detest everything that is cruel.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

Never believe the beautiful. Trust me on this.

A woman is a loving mother, a gorgeous daughter, and beautiful angel of imagination.

Without wearing any mask we are conscious of we have a special face for each friend.

There are people who look at the rules and find ways to structure around them. The more complex the rules, the more opportunities.

Try to keep the rebel artist alive in you, no matter how attractive or exhausting the temptation.

Other Courtesies have been - Other Courtesy may be - We commend ourselves to thee Paragon of Chivalry.

Maybe existence is ultimately a lonely thing.

There is only one good substitute for the endearments of a sister, and that is the endearments of some other fellow's sister.

I like my shadow; it reminds me that I exist.

The president is just the coach of a football team. You need the right support, the right stadium, the right players, the right staff. An excellent coach is not going to win games.