The twin conceptions of sin and vindictive punishment seem to be at the root of much that is most vigorous, both in religion and politics.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.

Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.

An Honest politician will not be tolerated by a democracy unless he is very stupid ... because only a very stupid man can honestly share the prejudices of more than half the nation.

If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have a paradise in a few years.

We have in fact, two kinds of morality, side by side: one which we preach, but do not practice, and another which we practice, but seldom preach.

The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd.

Cruel men believe in a cruel god and use their belief to excuse their cruelty. Only kindly men believe in a kindly god, and they would be kindly in any case.

No matter what luxuries you have or don't have, life is always beautiful when you are around your loved ones!

There is only one way to achieve lasting happiness. That is simply: Be happy.

Luck is often just skill expressing itself without the brain’s consent.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper.

The delight that consumes the desire, The desire that outruns the delight.

Trollope wrote so many novels and other works that they tend to crowd each other out.

One is just given a talent, and it's one's duty to make the most of it.

I watch ESPN all day long.

I love being with you. When we're not together, i wish we were