The way to do research is to attack the facts at the point of greatest astonishment.
People having religions is an insult to the universe.
Most of the research which is done is determined by the requirement that it shall, in a fairly obvious and predictable way, reinforce the approved or fashionable theories.
Research is a way of taking calculated risks to bring about incalculable consequences.
The only important thing to realise about history is that it all took place in the last five minutes.
That society exists to frustrate the individual may be seen from its attitude to work. It is only morally acceptable if you do not want to do it. If you do want to, it becomes a personal pleasure.