It is only by the exercise of reason that man can discover God.

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.

Come and see my coaching certificates - they're called the European Cup and league championships.

I believe we all have one true love, somewhere in this world I do.

America as a nation cannot walk in faith and fear at the same time.

It has become a crusade of mine to demonstrate that TV need not be violent to be exciting.

Acting is like roller skating. Once you know how to do it, it is neither stimulating nor exciting.

Treat [the people] as slaves, guard them against brigands, and they will come to regard themselves as slaves and brigands.

The devil-ache of loneliness seldom deserts the bones of the angry.

If I had played my career hitting singles like Pete (Rose), I'd wear a dress.

I have my own style, but it's different for each kind of music. There are certain little characteristic things every player has.