Nationalism, on my opinion, is nothing more than an idealistic rationalization for militarism and aggression.

This is a question too difficult for a mathematician. It should be asked of a philosopher"(when asked about completing his income tax form)

I see in Nature a magnificent structure... that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility.

Imagination rules the earth

I can understand your aversion to the use of the term 'religion' to describe an emotional and psychological attitude which shows itself most clearly in Spinoza... I have not found a better expression than 'religious' for the trust in the rational nature of reality that is, at least to a certain extent, accessible to human reason.

While you're trying to get ahead, remember to get aheart as well. When your only problem IS a nail, all you want is a decent hammer. There are only two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.

Men should continue to fight, but they should fight for things worth while, not for imaginary geographical lines, racial prejudices and private greed draped in the color's of patriotism.