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Quote by Carl Sagan
Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. – Carl Sagan

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All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value. – Carl Sagan

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A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism. – Carl Sagan

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good
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We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology. – Carl Sagan

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If your religion doesnt teach you the difference between good and evil, your religion is worse than useless. – Dennis Prager

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If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is, “Probably because of something you did.” – Jack Handey, “Deep Thoughts”

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Religion

Religion is the metaphysics of the masses. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Religion

The increase of territory and power of empires by force of arms has been the policy of all great powers, and it has always been possible to get the approval of their state religion. – John Boyd Orr

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Religion

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Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company. – John Gay

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Real leadership means tackling tough problems ourselves and not leaving them to our children. – Jon Kyl

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Every single Pixar film, at one time or another, has been the worst movie ever put on film. But we know. We trust our process. We dont get scared and say, Oh, no, this film isnt working. – John Lasseter

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