Well, there are many religions, but I suppose they all worship the same God.

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.

There's joy in every circumstance. The beginning is bitter, but in between, there are valuable lessons that bring joy.

Immature poets imitate: mature poets steal.

The most important part of ourselves is the mind and it has been rather inaccessible.

Masturbation is good for the right arm.

I believe in freedom of expression, and I believe that societies thrive when they permit freedom of expression.

Complaint is the largest tribute heaven receives and the sincerest part of our devotion.

The most effective guard against delinquency is a father who is at the same time both strict and loving.

Whether you're a farmer, builder or engineer, the opportunities are equal: Just add a little innovation.

Not seeing people allows you to think of them as perfect in all kinds of ways.