I think the materialist conception of history is valid.

If religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, we would be living in a quite different world.

Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.

Religion is poison because it asks us to give up our most precious faculty, which is that of reason, and to believe things without evidence. It then asks us to respect this, which it calls faith.

Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.

Human beings are pattern-seeking animals who will prefer even a bad theory or a conspiracy theory to no theory at all.

I learned that very often the most intolerant and narrow-minded people are the ones who congratulate themselves on their tolerance and open-mindedness.

High moral character is not a precondition for great moral accomplishments.

What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

Why do humans exist? A major part of the answer: because Pikaia Gracilens survived the Burgess decimation.

The only real radicalism in our time will come as it always has—from people who insist on thinking for themselves and who reject party-mindedness.

To increase the chances of a writer trying to kill themselves, cut off their hands.

The nails did not kill Him... It was the needs that did.

Men employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.

It's an unavoidable truth. Fear of life closes off more opportunities for us than fear of death ever does.

Winning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy

You must learn not only to judge but to act for yourself.

Pure Christlike love flowing from true righteousness can change the world.

The Government is responsible for what is happening to black people in America.

Some in Washington say that you have to trade your liberty for security.

Figure out what you are meant to contribute to the world and make sure you contribute it