I believe in the basic goodness of my species, because that appears to be a positive tactic and quality that leads to better chances of survival- and in spite of our foolishness, we seem to have survived. — James Randi Copy Share Image
Escapology has one thing going for it that probably made Harry Houdini such a superstar in his day and a legend in the present.… — James Randi Copy Share
Religion is based upon blind faith supported by no evidence. Science is based upon confidence that results from evidence - and that confidence can… — James Randi Copy Share
One thing that has made a big comeback just recently is this business of speaking with the dead. To my innocent mind, 'dead' implies… — James Randi Copy Share
To make sure that my blasphemy is thoroughly expressed, I hereby state my opinion that the notion of a god is a basic superstition,… — James Randi Copy Share
No evidence against a firmly-held belief, no matter how good or abundant it may be, will sway the true believer. — James Randi Copy Share
I do not expect that homeopathy will ever be established as a legitimate form of treatment, but I do expect that it will continue… — James Randi Copy Share
We owe it to our kids to inform them and train them how to think, not what to think. — James Randi Copy Share
I questioned her further, and eventually got to talk to her doctor. And her doctor sort of shook his head and he said, I… — James Randi Copy Share
... We in the USA have been depending on prayers, pleading, and self-abasement to a deity to bring us magical advantages, and have been… — James Randi Copy Share
Magicians are the most honest people in the world; they tell you they're gonna fool you, and then they do it. — James Randi Copy Share
Science is best defined as a careful, disciplined, logical search for knowledge about any and all aspects of the universe, obtained by examination of… — James Randi Copy Share
The only difference is that religion is much better organized and has been around much longer, but it's the same story with different characters… — James Randi Copy Share
