There is an astonishing imagination, even in the science of mathematics. ... We repeat, there was far more imagination in the head of Archimedes than in that of Homer.

You will notice that in all disputes between Christians since the birth of the Church, Rome has always favored the doctrine which most completely subjugated the human mind and annihilated reason.

To pray to God is to flatter oneself that with words one can alter nature.

Everything's fine today, that is our illusion.

The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.

The most genuine and efficacious charity is that which greases the paws of the priests; such charity covers a multitude of sins.

Every sensible man, every honorable man, must hold the Christian sect in horror." "Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world." "Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense." "If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities.