"All formal dogmatic religions are fallacious and must never be accepted by self-respecting persons as final."

"Life is an unfoldment, and the further we travel, the more truth we can comprehend."

"Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people."

"Fables should be taught as fables, myths as myths, and miracles as poetic fancies."

"He who influences the thought of his times influences all the times that follow."