It is more rational to suspect knavery and folly than to discount, at a stroke, everything that past experience has taught me about the way things actually work

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

Have Friends. 'Tis a second existence.

I mean, y'know, platinum is different in every country, which can be confusing.

This is rock'n'roll, not classical music. It's about people working together.

The schedule is crazy - it's all suitcases and hotel rooms and you just go nonstop. It's a crazy lifestyle, it really is.

Atheism is the last word of theism

And at points in the movie, John Cena is actually impervious to bullets!

I think you have to let go of this idea that you can be precious about everything, and let it be the abstract mess that it is.

God plays pranks and directs.

The breach of custom Is breach of all.