I believe that there is a longing in my soul that searches the whole world.

I have, I believe, the courage to doubt everything; I have, I believe, the courage to fight against everything; but I do not have the courage to acknowledge anything, the courage to possess, to own anything.

If you want to be loathsome to God, just run with the herd.

People try to persuade us that the objections against Christianity spring from doubt. That is a complete misunderstanding. The objections against Christianity spring from insubordination, the dislike of obedience, rebellion against all authority. As a result, people have hitherto been beating the air in their struggle against objections, because they have fought intellectually with doubt instead of fighting morally with rebellion.

Geniuses are like thunderstorms: they go against the wind, terrify people, clear the air.

Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.

Adversity not only draws people together, but brings forth that beautiful inward friendship.