The dynamic, creative present, however conditioned and restricted by the effects of prior presents, possesses genuine initiative.

Humanism involves far more than the negation of supernaturalism. It requires an affirmative philosophy . . . translated into a life devoted to one's own improvement and the service of all mankind.

True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one's true character, to be altogether one's self, to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion.

The wise man looks at death with honesty, dignity and calm, recognizing that the tragedy it brings is inherent in the great gift of life.

Intuition does not in itself amount to knowledge, yet cannot be disregarded by philosophers and psychologists.

The intuition of free will gives us the truth.

I believe firmly that in making ethical decisions, man has the prerogative of true freedom of choice.

Human beings and their actions constitute the advancing front, the surging crest of an ongoing movement that never stops.

The act of willing this or that, of choosing among various courses of conduct, is central in the realm of ethics.

The cause-effect sequences in our brains are just as determining, just as inescapable, as anywhere else in Nature.

The highest ethical duty is often to discard the outmoded ethics of the past.

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Culture consists of connections, not of separations: to specialize is to isolate.

...this two-way hatred. I don’t understand it. I wonder how much of it is caused by fear?

Some newspapers have a hands-off policy on favored politicians. But it's generally very small newspapers or local TV stations.

Nothing matters in the whole wide world when you're in love with a Jersey girl.

A problem is solved not by confronting it directly, but by going to a level where no problem exists.

You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards.

I believe in God and a higher power. I'm still not the religious type per se because religion tore my family apart. I'm still a little scared and skeptical being one with any faith.

If you gave me a choice between being married and being a baseball player, that's a no-brainer. I would be married any day. I just love it.

Republicans can vote on Sundays too, just after they go to Church.