To recognize that nature has neither a preference for our species nor a bias against it takes only a little courage.

Expose every belief to the light of reason, discourse, facts, scientific observations; question everything, be sceptical because this is the only chance at life you will ever get.

Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason.

Magicians are the most honest people in the world; they tell you they're gonna fool you, and then they do it.

Blind belief can be comforting, but it can easily cripple reason and productivity, and stop intellectual progress.

No matter how smart or well-educated you are, you can be deceived.

There is a distinct difference between having an open mind and having a hole in your head from which your brain leaks out.

Everyone who believes in telekinesis, raise my hand.

No amount of belief makes something a fact.

The only difference is that religion is much better organized and has been around much longer, but it's the same story with different characters and different costumes.

We owe it to our kids to inform them and train them how to think, not what to think.

During self-reflection, the realization came that revolution begins within.

You only have one life.Make sure that yours isone you are happyto be living.

When I am in pain, I must know that beauty always has been and always will be. This is as close to eternity as I need to be.

Revenge is a meal best served cold.

Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

The sin which is indulged to the greatest extent, and which separates us from God and produces so many contagious spiritual disorders, is selfishness.

I became hysterical and frightened and begged for sedation. And that was just the first prenatal visit.

I don't know how I kept sane - maybe I'm not sane

Not that I want everything right now; but I do want everything.

I'll come around to see you once in a while, or if I ever need a reason to smile, and spend the night if you think I should.