Fanaticism in many lands has surfaced as the greatest threat to the world. Indifference to its consequences would be a serious mistake.
Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.
In the beginning there was faith - which is childish; trust - which is vain; and illusion - which is dangerous.
Knowledge does not corrupt, unless it is arrogant; but then it is not true knowledge.
The story [of the Sacrifice of Isaac ] is much more a part of theology than of history.
I've organised for the last years, since I got the Nobel Prize actually, Anatomy of Hate Conferences all over the world, what is hate. Didn't help but at least they explored it.