“There is something infantile in the presumption that somebody else has a responsibility to give your life meaning and point.”

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.

We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born.

Creationists eagerly seek a gap in present-day knowledge or understanding. If an apparent gap is found, it is assumed that God, by default, must fill it.

Creationists eagerly seek a gap in present-day knowledge or understanding. If an apparent gap is found, it is assumed that God, by default, must fill it.

Religion is not the root of all evil, for no one thing is the root of all anything.

Religion is not the root of all evil, for no one thing is the root of all anything.

I don’t give a damn for anybody’s opinion, I only care about the facts. So I’m not an enthusiast for diversity of opinion where factual matters are concerned.

I don’t give a damn for anybody’s opinion, I only care about the facts. So I’m not an enthusiast for diversity of opinion where factual matters are concerned.

Any altruistic system is inherently unstable, because it is open to abuse by selfish individuals, ready to exploit it.

Faith is belief without evidence and reason; coincidentally that’s also the definition of delusion.

The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry.

Perhaps consciousness arises when the brain’s simulation of the world becomes so complex that it must include a model of itself.

The world and the universe is an extremely beautiful place, and the more we understand about it the more beautiful does it appear.

Faith can be very very dangerous, and deliberately to implant it into the vulnerable mind of an innocent child is a grievous wrong.

I shall not make an argument ad hominem. My argument is ad bullshitem.

The rabbit runs faster than the fox, because the rabbit is running for his life while the fox is only running for his dinner.

We have an innate desire to endlessly learn, grow, and develop. We want to become more than what we already are. Once we yield to this inclination for continuous and never-ending improvement, we lead a life of endless accomplishments and satisfaction.

Even when we do our very best to treat those close to us with utmost respect and understanding, conflict happens. That’s life. That’s human nature.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

We don’t need any sort of religious orientation to lead a life that is ethical, compassionate & kind.

Knowledge is the life of the mind.

To be truly rich includes not only financial freedom but developing rich, meaningful relationships, enriching your health, and enjoying a rich balance between your career and your personal life.

If you’ve never eaten while crying you don’t know what life tastes like.

Life is what you make it. If I made it, I’ll try all in my power for all of us to make it.