Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.

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The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind,...

The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind,...

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

In the republic of mediocrity, genius is dangerous.

Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.

Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.

It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality...

It is a blessed thing that in every age some one has had the individuality...

Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.

Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.

An honest God is the noblest work of man.

An honest God is the noblest work of man.

Let us put theology out of religion. Theology has always sent the worst to heaven,...

Let us put theology out of religion. Theology has always sent the worst to heaven,...

The Bible was written by barbarians in a barbarous, coarse and vulgar age.

The Bible was written by barbarians in a barbarous, coarse and vulgar age.

We need men with moral courage to speak and write their real thoughts, and to...

We need men with moral courage to speak and write their real thoughts, and to...

Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to...

Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to...

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what...

What light is to the eyes - what air is to the lungs - what...

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.

And we are called upon to worship such a God; to get upon our knees...

And we are called upon to worship such a God; to get upon our knees...

If the people were a little more ignorant, astrology would flourish - if a little...

If the people were a little more ignorant, astrology would flourish - if a little...

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

Nothing could be more dangerous to the existence of this Republic than to introduce religion...

Nothing could be more dangerous to the existence of this Republic than to introduce religion...

Few nations have been so poor as to have but one god. Gods were made...

Few nations have been so poor as to have but one god. Gods were made...

I awoke with devout thanksgiving for my friends.

I awoke with devout thanksgiving for my friends.

Last year, we had a lot of ups and downs. But as a team we...

Last year, we had a lot of ups and downs. But as a team we...

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others,...

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others,...

Seven days without love makes one weak.

Seven days without love makes one weak.