Priests and conjurors are of the same trade.

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.

The right, real and good connection between things produces the right, real and good things.

What was the purpose, then, of everything they taught in here? If it couldn't prevent men from acting like monsters?

Everyone needs to understand that my work addresses existing problems, and one of the crucial problems in Russia today is corruption.

Opinions which justify cruelty are inspired by cruel impulses.

Pretending to care what men think is an art. It takes moments to learn, but lifetimes to master. I'd like to believe I'm an expert.

Writing, for me, is always a dance between the critical part of my brain and the subconscious.

Don't spend so much time trying to choose the perfect opportunity, that you miss the right opportunity.

Everything on Earth is being continuously transformed.

He who tries to flee from God takes refuge in himself.

My brain more busy than the labouring spider Weaves tedious snares to trap mine enemies.