Outside the practice of science itself, scientists have sometimes been the greatest offenders in adhering to dogmatic ideas against all the evidence.

It could plausibly be argued that far from Christian theology having hampered the study of nature for fifteen hundred years, it was Greek corruptions of biblical Christianity which hampered it.

People get so upset about lyrics, and they're probably totally cool with horror movies. That doesn't really make sense.

A good liar must have a good memory. Kissinger is a stupendous liar with a remarkable memory.

Judges are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. And it is our duty to ask questions on great issues that matter to the American people and to speak for them.

When the British Open is in Scotland, there's something special about it. And when it's at St. Andrews, it's even greater.

Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life.

In another life, I would be your belle

If I let myself sink into depression, I won't be able to get out. And then I'll be awfully unhappy. I just have to turn my face to the light and walk on. And trust that things will be all right.

she kissed as if she, alone, could forge the signature of the sun

Honestly, the most uncomfortable thing for me is my level of incompetence is uncomfortable.

I would be shocked by the lack of security if we were not at Amity headquarters. They often straddle the line between trust and stupidity.