“Does history record any case in which the majority was right?”

“History does not record anywhere at any time a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help. But, like dandruff, most people do have a religion and spend time and money on it and seem to derive considerable pleasure from fiddling with it.”

“History does not record anywhere a religion that has any rational basis. Religion is a crutch for people not strong enough to stand up to the unknown without help.”

“A generation which ignores history has no past — and no future.”

“I never do anything I don't want to do. Nor does anyone, but in my case I am always aware of it.”

“Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.”

“The more you love, the more you can love--and the more intensely you love. Nor is there any limit on how many you can love. If a person had time enough, he could love all of that majority who are decent and just.”