There either is a god or there is not; there is a 'design' or not.

If religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, we would be living in a quite different world.

Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.

Religion is poison because it asks us to give up our most precious faculty, which is that of reason, and to believe things without evidence. It then asks us to respect this, which it calls faith.

Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. Seek out argument and disputation for their own sake; the grave will supply plenty of time for silence.

Human beings are pattern-seeking animals who will prefer even a bad theory or a conspiracy theory to no theory at all.

I learned that very often the most intolerant and narrow-minded people are the ones who congratulate themselves on their tolerance and open-mindedness.

High moral character is not a precondition for great moral accomplishments.

What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

Why do humans exist? A major part of the answer: because Pikaia Gracilens survived the Burgess decimation.

The only real radicalism in our time will come as it always has—from people who insist on thinking for themselves and who reject party-mindedness.

Writing was a spiritual exercise for my father, the only thing he really believed in.

Our morality system has become a mechanical device for protecting us against ourselves

What wish did you grant me?" Lolly asked. "I can't tell you, " the little girl said very seriously. "But if you believe, it will come true.

Microsoft has some assets like Office that have stayed strong and there's so much room for innovation in those.

I know all about love that's too big to stay in a tiny bucket. Splashing out all over the place in the most embarrassing way possible.

this lifeless paper, cruel imposter, was the only to take her with him

A lyrical, brave and complex novel that takes enormous risks and pulls them all off.

The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.

Female ambition is such a complicated thing to play because it is an aggressive quality, and people respond very badly to women exhibiting any kind of aggression.