Is it not a species of blasphemy to call the New Testament revealed religion, when we see in it such contradictions and absurdities.

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.

God’s perfect plan and purpose shall be fulfilled in my life.

Strange as it may seem, my life is based on a true story

Meditation takes place when you bring all your awareness to this moment.

I'll tell you what: I believe mysticism is a very serious endeavor. One must be equipped for it.

To do nothing was disgraceful; therefore I made use of my understanding.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

Life is more about losing than winning.

He who despairs is wrong.

What's the simplest thing that could possibly work?

See how today's achievement is only tomorrow's confusion;See how possession always cheapens the thing that was precious.