A theory is the more impressive the greater is the simplicity of its premises, the more different are the kinds of things it relates and the more extended the range of its applicability.

The opinion prevailed among advanced minds that it was time that belief should be replaced increasingly by knowledge; belief that did not itself rest on knowledge was superstition, and as such had to be opposed.

It seems to me that the idea of a personal God is an anthropological concept which I cannot take seriously. I also cannot imagine some will or goal outside the human sphere... Science has been charged with undermining morality, but the charge is unjust. A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves. This ethical basis I call the ideal of the pigsty.

When you won't be able to describe it simply just, you don't are aware of it well sufficient.

...Intelligence and character of the masses are incomparably lower than the intelligence and character of the few who produce something valuable for the community.

I love Humanity but I hate humans