"To judge from the notions expounded by theologians, one must conclude that God created most men simply with a view to crowding hell."

"It is really asking too much of a woman to expect her to bring up her husband and her children too."

"Men rarely (if ever) manage to dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child."

"The best things in life don't make sense."

"Black holes are where God divided by zero."

"...[I] put out my hand, and touched the face of God."

"To judge the real importance of an individual, we should think of the effect his death would produce."

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will educate his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."

"The architect should strive continually to simplify; the ensemble of the rooms should then be carefully considered that comfort and utility may go hand in hand with beauty."

"When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you should be contented with your lot?"

"While you're saving your face, you're losing your ass."

"You will find rest from vain fancies if you perform every act in life as though it were your last."