It is the duty of every man, as far as his ability extends, to detect and expose delusion and error.

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.

He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

[A]ll churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Muslim, are simply human inventions. They use fear to enslave us. They are a monopoly for power and profit.

If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

Religion is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize humankind; and, for my part, I sincerely detest it as I detest everything that is cruel.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

For where thy treasure is, there also will thy heart be.

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.

Everyone's light turns on at their own time.

There's a kiss at the end of the rainbow more precious than a pot of gold.

If you say something and back it up with your actions, you will provide the 'proof' for people who are listening to you, and they will much more willingly follow your lead.

This idea of having back-up plans is ingrained into us to make us believe that that's the smart thing to do.

Well, baseball was my whole life. Nothing's ever been as fun as baseball.

I live on hairspray. The bigger the hair, the closer to God.

I think there are two ways in which people are controlled - first of all frighten people and secondly demoralize them.

The 'flesh' is too bad to be cleansed; it must be crucified.