One cannot live through a long stretch of years without forming some philosophy of life.

The fact that there is a general belief in a future life is no evidence of its truth

Freedom comes from human beings, rather than from laws and institutions.

Instead of yielding to idle conversation it might profit one to cultivate silence and contemplation.

Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.

I am simply an agnostic. I haven't yet had time or opportunity to explore the universe, and I don't know what I might run on to in some nook or corner.

The purpose of life is to live it.