gods are children's blankets that get carried over into adulthood.

Expose every belief to the light of reason, discourse, facts, scientific observations; question everything, be sceptical because this is the only chance at life you will ever get.

Those who believe without reason cannot be convinced by reason.

Magicians are the most honest people in the world; they tell you they're gonna fool you, and then they do it.

Blind belief can be comforting, but it can easily cripple reason and productivity, and stop intellectual progress.

No matter how smart or well-educated you are, you can be deceived.

There is a distinct difference between having an open mind and having a hole in your head from which your brain leaks out.

Everyone who believes in telekinesis, raise my hand.

No amount of belief makes something a fact.

The only difference is that religion is much better organized and has been around much longer, but it's the same story with different characters and different costumes.

We owe it to our kids to inform them and train them how to think, not what to think.

Success-minded people need to understand that the small voice inside them is there for a reason.

Each time we choose to step down for others that is a form of death to self.

A beautiful dress may look beautiful on a hanger, but that means nothing. It must be seen on the shoulders, with the movement of the arms, the legs, and the waist.

If you want to be loved be lovable.

The world is like a mirror frown at it and it frowns at you. Smile and it smiles too.

Let him who believes in immortality enjoy his happiness in silence without giving himself airs about it.

I miss the newness of Magic Eye posters, which really are amazing.

Kids are intimidated by the way science and technology is presented. It's made, frankly, quite boring and it becomes part of a curriculum that chases particularly women and minorities away.

Words can be used for venal purposes. Words are incredible sources of propaganda and can cause terrible havoc.

The destiny of our society is yours to make and you have a vastly greater importance to the world than we do.