A man cannot become an atheist merely by wishing it.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry than I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

To do all that one is able to do, is to be a man; to do all that one would like to do, is to be a god.

A man occupied with public or other important business cannot, and need not, attend to spelling

Religion is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich

I can no longer obey; I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.