Martyrdom has always been a proof of the intensity, never of the correctness of a belief.

Martyrdom has always been a proof of the intensity, never of the correctness of a belief.

We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.

We forget that the most successful statesmen have been professionals. Lincoln was a professional politician.

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.

Success begins with belief and ends with doubt.

Success begins with belief and ends with doubt.

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.

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.

Why don't you start believing that no matter what you have or haven't done, that your best days are still read more

Why don't you start believing that no matter what you have or haven't done, that your best days are still out in front of you.

I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if read more

I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?