I am an agnostic I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of. men
History repeats itself, and that's one of the things that's wrong with history. history
The pursuit of truth will set you free even if you never catch up with it. truth
True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else. patriotism
I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure. death & greatness
When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President I'm beginning to believe it. politics
Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away. hope
The trouble with law is lawyers. the law
The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice. faith, fear & hope
Some of you say religion makes people happy. So does laughing gas. religion
If you lose the power to laugh, you lose the power to think. power
The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business. business
You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom. freedom
Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails. truth