Humanism involves far more than the negation of supernaturalism. It requires an affirmative philosophy . . . translated into a life devoted to one's own improvement and the service of all mankind.

True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one's true character, to be altogether one's self, to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion.

The wise man looks at death with honesty, dignity and calm, recognizing that the tragedy it brings is inherent in the great gift of life.

Intuition does not in itself amount to knowledge, yet cannot be disregarded by philosophers and psychologists.

The intuition of free will gives us the truth.

I believe firmly that in making ethical decisions, man has the prerogative of true freedom of choice.

Human beings and their actions constitute the advancing front, the surging crest of an ongoing movement that never stops.

The act of willing this or that, of choosing among various courses of conduct, is central in the realm of ethics.

The cause-effect sequences in our brains are just as determining, just as inescapable, as anywhere else in Nature.

The highest ethical duty is often to discard the outmoded ethics of the past.

The dynamic, creative present, however conditioned and restricted by the effects of prior presents, possesses genuine initiative.

Real love sometimes means saying goodbye.

A picture may tell a thousand words but it doesn't tell a story

The failure of women to have reached positions of leadership has been due in large part to social and professional discrimination.

History Coming too close Is monstrous, like a doll That is alive and bigger than the child Who tries to hold it.

I've always believed that clothing is a great way to tell your story.

I'm disappearing from twitter for a while. Need a break from the bile. Local prejudice just seems to bring out the worst in some people.

Louisiana has the best food on the planet if you don't really ask too much about what you're eating.

You find bargains among the unpopular things, the things that everybody hates. The key is that you must have patience.

As a dimension of man, rebellion actually defines him.

Kindness only goes so far, and then it's time to show your claws.