"Religion is based ... mainly upon fear ... fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death. Fear is the parent of cruelty, and therefore it is no wonder if cruelty and religion have gone hand in hand. My own view on religion is that of Lucretius. I regard it as a disease born of fear and as a source of untold misery to the human race."

-- Bertrand Russell

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“Marie clasped her hands together and looked vulnerable. Payne flinched. â€œThe only time you donâ€™t tell me something is when you think itâ€™s dangerous, because being a fragile, sheltered noblewoman, I might faint at the thought of experiencing physical harm like a common person.â€ She sighed, and seemingly from nowhere, produced an enormous cast-iron frying pan easily one hundred centimeters in diameter. â€œAnd then,â€ she said sadly, â€œI have to damage one of the good pans by smacking it against your thick, common skull until you tell meâ€””

Source : Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio (2012). “Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess: A Girl Genius Novel”, p.218, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
“We did talk about cheese on our first date.”

Source : "Scoop". People interview, people.com. May 21, 2001.
“Only individuals with an aberrant temperament can in the long run retain their self-esteem in the face of the disesteem of their fellows.”

Source : Thorstein Veblen (2012). “The Theory of the Leisure Class”, p.27, Courier Corporation
“Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do! I'm half crazy, all for the love of you! It won't be a stylish marriage I can't afford a carriage But you'll look sweet upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two!”

Source : "Daisy Bell" (song) (1892)
“The humble sinner will sometimes be interpreted as one of the filthiest in the eyes of man yet immersed in the eyes of God, and this is due to the volition of honesty regarding his own corruption.”
“Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.”
“I want to do with skates what Fred Astaire is doing with dancing.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Remember that when God calls us to leave behind something, it means He has something better in store for us. Allow Him to replace the old with the new today!”

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