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By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not read more
By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.
It is wrong always, everywhere and for everyone to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
It is wrong always, everywhere and for everyone to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.
What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.
What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite.
I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for read more
I take people very seriously. People are all I take seriously, in fact. Therefore, I have nothing but sympathy for how people behave - and nothing but laughter to console them with.
Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows read more
Every man, at the bottom of his heart, wants to do right. But only he can do right who knows right; only he knows right who thinks right; only he thinks right who believes right.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.
Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.
Just as no one can be forced into belief, so no one can be forced into unbelief.
Believing in progress does not mean believing that any progress has yet been made.
Believing in progress does not mean believing that any progress has yet been made.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.
Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.