"There was a time when skepticism was an act of rebellion. Since to a degree I both believe in evolution and have faith, I can only conclude that, as prophesied, to have faith will someday be an act of rebellion."
"The power of hope! Even a lack of ambition can, for a time, pay off as a necessary facet, as long as hope outweighs it."
"I think a lot of psychopaths are just geniuses who drove so fast that they lost control."
"There's sometimes a tugging feeling you get to push further when you aren't being challenged enough or when things get too comfortable."
"Of course, in our train of thought, we would all like to think we're on the right track, or at least the same railroad company as the right track."
"It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack, counter-argument, and retort...only to find a big bear hug coming his way."