Let the world see that this nation can bear prosperity; and that her honest virtue in time of peace is equal to her bravest valor in time of war.

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.

Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.

They know how to think. From the Arabs I have learned one thing: if you are led by Authority, that means you are led by a halter.

I learned long ago to focus on things you can control and don't even pay attention to things you don't.

If you had all the money and all the time in the world, what would you do?!

You have to start knowing yourself so well that you begin to know other people. A piece of us is in every person we can ever meet.

To suggest social action for the public good to the city London is like discussing The Origin of Species to a Bishop sixty years ago.

Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not go to the drycleaners. I have to go encounter Jesus who gave his life for me.

Never commit yourself to a cheese without having first examined it.

Our merchandised may be over priced, but I think it's reasonable considering I only want more money.

Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun; it shines everywhere.