The manlier you are, the harder it is to understand what a w... - Criss Jami, Killosophy

"Religion, like science, is only noteworthy when it emphasizes a matter of what is true rather than whose belief is greater or lesser or which deity works for whom. Sincere religion and tested science are similar in that their assertions can be argued logically and objectively; otherwise, we get false cults and babble."

"A common mistake we make is that we look for God in places where we ourselves wish to find him, yet even in the physical reality this is a complete failure. For example, if you lost your car keys, you would not search where you want to search, you would search where you must in order to find them."

"There's no need to curse God if you're an ugly duckling. He chooses those strong enough to endure it so that they can guide others who've felt the same."

"There's sometimes a tugging feeling you get to push further when you aren't being challenged enough or when things get too comfortable."

"To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever been told...and have a sense of humor doing it."