God's existence cannot be deduced by reason alone.

The explanation requiring the fewest assumptions is most likely to be correct.

Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem

For nothing ought to be posited without a reason given, unless it is self-evident (literally, known through itself) or known by experience or proved by the authority of Sacred Scripture.

With all things being equal, the simplest explanation tends to be the right one.

It is vain to do with more what can be done with less.

Simpler explanations are, other things being equal, generally better than more complex ones.

When you have two competing theories that make exactly the same predictions, the simpler one is the better.

Never increase, beyond what is necessary, the number of entities required to explain anything.

No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary.

Entities are not to be multiplied beyond necessity.

For a human being, nothing comes naturally, ' said Grumman. 'We have to learn everything we do.

Novels arise out of the shortcoings of history.

You get faith by studying the Word. Study that Word until something in you "knows that you know" and that you do not just hope that you know.

I don't think, as a 15-year-old, you're that conscious about a lifetime career. I didn't think: "I'm a serious actor." I never studied acting or anything when I was that age.

I didn't feel I belonged in so perfect a family.

All I have is natural ability.

I guess all that's left is to love the fire.

Always say less than necessary.

The most intelligent thing you can possibly do with your life is to grow.

One should avoid carrying out an experiment requiring more than 10 per cent accuracy.