The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.

There is no God, Nature sufficeth unto herself; in no wise hath she need of an author.

Marquis de Sade

If children understand that beliefs should be substantiated with evidence, as opposed to tradition, authority, revelation or faith, they will automatically work out for themselves that they are atheists.

Richard Dawkins

Towards evening the lazy person begins to get busy.

Proverb

I had a really creative teacher at primary school. He used to get us doing things such as singing Spandau Ballet in drag in the choir, and I remember loving it.

Dominic Cooper

Before we blame we should first see whether we cannot excuse.

G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenb

One of the most striking signs of the decay of art is the intermixing of different genres.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I agree with you, Mr. Chairman, that the working men are the basis of all governments, for the plain reason that they are the more numerous, and as you added that those were the sentiments of the gentlemen present, representing not only the working class, but citizens of other callings than those of the mechanic, I am happy to concur with you in these sentiments, not only of the native born citizens, but also of the Germans and foreigners from other countries.

Abraham Lincoln

You wake up in the morning, and your purse is magically filled with twenty-four hours of un-manufactured tissue of the universe of your life! It is yours. It is the most precious of possessions. No one can take it from you. And no one receives either more or less than you receive.

Arnold Bennett

Bring a timer.

Steve Jobs

The present structure of rewards in high schools produces a response on the part of an adolescent social system which effectively impedes the process of education.

James S. Coleman

Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall every room be filled with precious and pleasant riches.

Bible

The man of sensibility is too busy talking about his feelings to have time for good deeds.

Mason Cooley