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James Randi Quotes: We have fought long and hard to escape from medieval superstition. I, for one, do not wish to go back.
         

We have fought long and hard to escape from medieval superstition. I, for one, do not wish to go back.


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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.

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.



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Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason.



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



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



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



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



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Everyone who believes in telekinesis, raise my hand.



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No amount of belief makes something a fact.



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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.



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