Therefore we say that a lying Spirit has been in the mouth of the writers of the books of the Bible.

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.

you came in slowly like the fog and consumed me.

When a mortal man breaks a people, it is always blamed on the gods.

Rich in Happiness is about choosing new perspectives, new habits, and a new emotional future.

The road to Lourdes is littered with crutches, but not one wooden leg.

I spent two years in the Army. And my older brother, who was also a great positive influence on me, encouraged me to think about law school, and I said - well, I didn't have any money.

Nothing is so fickle and uncertain as popularity. It is here today and gone tomorrow. It is a sandy foundation, and sure to fail those who build upon it.

The most eloquent seems to stutter.

It sucks, but no Long Islands or margaritas when you drink. It has to be straight vodka.

He gave her his heart. She took it and placed it quietly in the pocket of her gown. No one observed what she did.

If we are not deliberately thinking about our culture and our context, we will be conformed to it without ever knowing.