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The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover

The origin of the absurd idea of immortal life is easy to discover it is kept alive by hope and fear, by childish faith, and by cowardice. – Clarence Darrow

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I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure – that is all that agnosticism means. – Clarence Darrow

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Clarence Darrow
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I am an agnostic I do not pretend to know what many ignorant men are sure of. – Clarence Darrow

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I have learned to have more faith in the scientist than he does in himself. – David Sarnoff

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The marriage of a man and woman is the most enduring human institution, honored in all cultures and by every religious faith. Its in this institution that children are meant to be nurtured. We know this after thousands of years of human experience. – Jeff Miller

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With gridlock the norm, Congresss approval rating is below 10 percent and the public has lost faith in its national leadership. – Ron Fournier

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If we were logical, the future would be bleak, indeed. But we are more than logical. We are human beings, and we have faith, and we have hope, and we can work. – Jacques Yves Cousteau

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The cult of art gives pride one never has too much of it. – Gustave Flaubert

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Once you have a lot of success, you become a target in many ways. – Jennifer Lopez

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Sanctions against polluters are feeble and out of date, and are rarely invoked. – Ralph Nader

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