"I condemn false prophets, I condemn the effort to take away the power of rational decision, to drain people of their free will - and a hell of a lot of money in the bargain. Religions vary in their degree of idiocy, but I reject them all. For most people, religion is nothing more than a substitute for a malfunctioning brain."

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Source : "In His Name". Book by E. Christopher Reyes, p. 39, 2010.

Gene Roddenberry

#Atheist Quotes #People Quotes #Effort Quotes

“I've always been a fan of just extreme things. Whether it be in movies, books, TV or real life.”
“With so many scientific achievements we know so little of where we came from and where we are going. But we know even less of the most important discovery of all â€“ Love. Only love can accept our differences as we journey through life. And only love can allow space for our growth.”
“The aim is to postpone frailty, postpone degenerative disease, debilitation and so on and thereby shorten the period at the end of life, which is passed in a decrepit or disabled state, while extending life as a whole.”

Source : "The ideas interview: Aubrey de Grey". Interview with John Sutherland, www.theguardian.com. March 27, 2006.
“For the kids, who in their lives have never known the slightest power, delinquency is a way of looking for power.”

Source : Alma Guillermoprieto (2011). “The Heart That Bleeds: Latin America Now”, p.104, Vintage
“I cry at random things, like a flower, or someone giving me a present, or my sister giving me a nice hug.”
“Part of life is to live it, and enjoy it, and seize the moments that you find particularly pleasing.”
“Slavery has as many shapes among us as there are things we need.”
“Laughter is higher than all pain.”

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