Mystery is the antagonist of truth. It is a fog of human invention, that obscures truth, and represents it in distortion.

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.

Life is too short to hate anything. I am too busy to love and enjoy everything.

The Bible clearly says that faithfulness and persecution often go hand in hand.

Not to know certain things is a great part of wisdom.

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

I can't live without my smartphone, but I really geek on coding. It's not so much technology that I like, but puzzle solving.

Life is laughter when seen in a long shot, but it is a tragedy when seen in a close-up.

Guys are stimulated easily. They are easy to manipulate. All you have to do is wear a sexy outfit.

No brilliance is needed in the law. Nothing but common sense, and relatively clean finger nails.

Form and Substance are opposite ends of the same coin.

Selling more stuff to more people more often for more money more efficiently