#scepticism

"To 'choose' dogma and faith over doubt and experience is to throw out the ripening vintage and to reach greedily for the Kool-Aid."

"There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages."

"Modest doubt is call'd the beacon of the wise."

"What is it you most dislike? Stupidity, especially in its nastiest forms of racism and superstition."

"Scepticism is the first step towards truth."

"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours."