He only is a true atheist to whom the predicates of the Divine Being - for example, love, wisdom and justice - are nothing.

It is not as in the Bible, that God created man in his own image. But, on the contrary, man created God in his own image.

I would rather be a devil in alliance with truth, than an angel in alliance with falsehood.

Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever the right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established.

The present age ... prefers the sign to the thing signified, the copy to the original, fancy to reality, the appearance to the essence ... for in these days illusion only is sacred, truth profane.

As we expand our knowledge of good books, we shrink the circle of men whose company we appreciate.

Man created God in his own image.

The power of thought is the light of knowledge, the power of will is the energy of character, the power of heart is love. Reason, love and power of will are perfections of man.

The power of miracle is the power of imagination.

What yesterday was still religion is no longer such today; and what today is atheism, tomorrow will be religion.

To theology, ... only what it holds sacred is true, whereas to philosophy, only what holds true is sacred.

Thank Life For Happening, Thank Every Twist And Turn, There Is A Reason For Every Single Thing, There Is A Reason For Every Worry And Concern.

I think there are so many little hurdles and impediments with stand-up that you'd need to have this insane desire to do it if you didn't have something that clicked right away.

My contributions were many: First clown director, with witty sayings and flashily dressed, now called master of ceremonies.

Sometimes you lose a battle. But mischief always wins the war

The capitalist system, in spite of all obstacles put in its way by governments and politicians, has raised the standard of living of the masses in an unprecedented way.

You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.

In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.

They say President Wilson has blundered. Perhaps he has, but I notice he usually blunders forward.

Having served in eleven Parliaments, it would be difficult to describe this as a maiden speech. It would be like Elizabeth Taylor appearing at her next wedding in a white gown.

When I perform, it's definitely about duration. I don't play any kind of time signature known to man.