In religion, faith is a virtue. In science, faith is a vice.

If the history of science shows us anything, it is that we get nowhere by labeling our ignorance “God”.

Faith is a padlock of the mind, and few keys can open it.

If the history of science teaches us anything, it is that what conquers our ignorance is research, not giving up and attributing our ignorance to the miraculous work of a creator.

Religion is based on dogma and belief, whereas science is based on doubt and questioning.

We don't have faith in reason; we use reason because, unlike revelation, it produces results and understanding. Even discussing why we should use reason employs reason!

Damn, but science is just a constant feed of cool new facts and theories. Theology doesn't come close.

Can a geology teacher blithely tell his students that the earth is flat, or a European history professor that the Holocaust didn't happen? That's not academic freedom, but dereliction of duty.

Evolution tells us where we came from, not where we can go.

We now have many of the answers that once eluded Darwin, thanks to two developments that he could not have imagined: continental drift and molecular taxonomy.

All scientific progress requires a climate of strong skepticism.

If you can lead yourself when nobody is following, people will follow when you are not leading

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then if ever come perfect days Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune And over it softly her warm ear lays.

The search for human freedom can never be complete without freedom for women.

I feel like this whole idea of wanting something that you don't really have is also very American in a way.

For us to get to those huts and no one's home, it's going to be a kick to the nuts.

The true way to render age vigorous is to prolong the youth of the mind.

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.

I don't want records. I want a Super Bowl ring.

You don't have a baby based on that publicity madness. People don't live like that. Especially black people who were raised in families with morals and standards and integrity.

Focus on increasing service. Becoming great where you are. Pile in the wood. The heat will follow.