"Religion prevents our children from having a rational education; religion prevents us from removing the fundamental causes of war; religion prevents us from teaching the ethic of scientific cooperation in place of the old fierce doctrines of sin and punishment. It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, If so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion." - Bertrand Russell

"Superstition sets the whole world in flames; philosophy extinguishes it." - Voltaire

"I think it is very beautiful for the poor to accept their lot, to share it with the passion of Christ. I think the world is being much helped by the suffering of the poor people." - Mother Teresa , on poverty

Yeah, but I do it backwards and in heels. - Ginger Rogers [ more quotes ] ©2010 HNPS. All rights reserved.