The Universe is a dream dreamed by a single dreamer where all the dream characters dream too.

Philosophy ... is a science, and as such has no articles of faith; accordingly, in it nothing can be assumed as existing except what is either positively given empirically, or demonstrated through indubitable conclusions.

The old woman dies, the burden is lifted.

The first rule for a good style is to have something to say; in fact, this in itself is almost enough.

The first forty years of life give us the text; the next thirty supply the commentary on it.

Religion is the masterpiece of the art of animal training, for it trains people as to how they shall think.

Reason deserves to be called a prophet; for in showing us the consequence and effect of our actions in the present, does it not tell us what the future will be?