The stupid texts of the Bible - from which, be the talents of the preacher what they may, only stupid sermons can be preached.

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.

We never realize the power of real love unless we witness or experience a transaction, because real love costs.

No one waits to trap him in a lie. He is told what lies he is getting ready to tell.

We all struggle in some way or another. So it's on us to work hard, and strive towards a better and healthy life.

People who stop laughing are always the ones who get hurt.

I think that as people and as humans, our social pattern is to always run away from problems... as humans in general.

You will go with me everywhere. When I'm dreaming, you still share my lonely nights.

The awareness of the all-surpassing importance of social groups is now general property in America.

I am rather like a travelling salesman. I deal in ideas. I do much more for people than just paint them pictures.

I love nice things - I consider Ralph Lauren sheets to be a necessity, not a luxury - but I've known what it's like to be poor.

Thou hast most traitorously corrupted the youth of the realm in erecting a grammar school.