In all ages, hypocrites, called priests, have put crowns upon the heads of thieves, called kings.

They knew no better, but I do not propose to follow the example of a barbarian because he was honestly a barbarian.

I would rather smoke one cigar than hear two sermons.

We do not need the forgiveness of God, but of each other and of ourselves.

Let every man teach his son, teach his daughter, that labor is honorable.

Let us put theology out of religion. Theology has always sent the worst to heaven, the best to hell.

Laughing has always been considered by theologians as a crime.