"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest-a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty.."
"If it is one of the goals of religion is to liberate mankind as far as possible from the bondage of egocentric craving, desires, and fears, scientific reasoning can aid religion in yet another sense."
"If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."
"I haven't failed. I've found 10,000 ways that don't work."
"But as a scientist... I can not help feeling that all religions are on a tottering foundation. None is perfect or inspired."
"The idea that a good God would send people to a burning hell is utterly damnable to me. I don't want to have anything to do with such a God."
"The Doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease."
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