"Religion began when the first scoundrel met the first fool."

"Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace."

"Prejudices are what fools use for reason."

"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road."

"Perfect is the enemy of good."

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."