There is a maxim about the universe which I always tell my students: That which is not explicitly forbidden is guaranteed to occur.

The lack of understanding of something is not evidence for God. It's evidence of a lack of understanding.

The purpose of education is not to validate ignorance but to overcome it.

I like to say that while antimatter may seem strange, it is strange in the sense that Belgians are strange. They are not really strange; it is just that one rarely meets them.

Without science, everything is a miracle.

As a scientist, I don't believe anything. Science shouldn't use the word belief. There are things more likely and less likely. Science can say nothing with absolute certainty.

[The writers of the holy books] did not even know the earth revolves around the sun. Why are we listening?

Forget Jesus. The stars died so that you could be here today.

Keeping religion immune from criticism is both unwarranted and dangerous.

Whatever the evolutionary basis of religion, the xenophobia it now generates is clearly maladaptive.

It is a shame when nonsense can substitute for fact with impunity.

Tarot helps us look within ourselves to understand our emotions, the reasoning behind our words and conduct, and the source of our conflicts.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

Praise me not too much, Nor blame me, for thou speakest to the Greeks Who know me.

Gratitude is the single most important ingredient to living a successful and fulfilled life.

It's never too late to start the day over.

In a vast & huge country like India, e-governance is the only way for effective delivery unto the last.

Always shun whatever may make you angry.

The soul, which is spirit, can not dwell in dust; it is carried along to dwell in the blood.

About, about, in reel and rout the death fires danced at night.

I get so tired of people saying, 'Oh, you only make fantasy films and this and that', and I'm like, 'Well no, fantasy is reality', that's what Lewis Carroll showed in his work.