Religion
In reply to the discussion: Where do you atheists get your morals? [View all]Rob H.
(5,353 posts)It seems to me a fundamental dishonesty and a fundamental treachery to intellectual integrity to hold a belief because you think it's useful, rather than because you think it's true.
- Bertrand Russell
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power.
- Abraham Lincoln
Man's ethical behavior should be based effectively on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.
- Albert Einstein
I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday, and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.
- Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson (like this one so much it's my sig line)