That there are men in all countries who get their living by war, and by keeping up the quarrels of Nations is as shocking as it is true...

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.

Be honest about who you are, and you will understand the reasons for the people you keep in your life.

No matter how big and tough a problem may be get rid of confusion by taking one little step toward solution. Do something.

I've been lucky enough to fly to space twice.

Food that's served at the table in a paper parcel always creates a remarkable culinary moment when opened, because the package is full of aromatic steam from the lightly cooked ingredients inside.

Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.

I do mixed martial arts, mainly kickboxing.

I think you can have it all, you just have to work really hard because great things don't come easily.

[E]very human life is a reflection of divinity, and... every act of injustice mars and defaces the image of God in man.

I had a mouse in my apartment and I couldn't sleep for two nights. I hate mice. They move so fast.

Indian people are relics; we do not exist in the present.