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Beliefs Quotes by Richard Dawkins
- Scientific beliefs are supported by evidence, and they get results. Myths and faiths are not and do not.
- Science shares with religion the claim that it answers deep questions about origins, the nature of life, and the cosmos. But there the resemblance ends.…
- All religious beliefs seem weird to people not brought up in them.
- I think the important thing to learn is that we can retain a sentimental loyalty to the cultural and literary traditions of, say, Judaism, Anglicanism…
- I might respect you as a brilliant intellect, runner, musician or juggler. But respect your BELIEFS? Only if they're supported by evidence.
- A delusion that encourages belief where there is no evidence is asking for trouble. Disagreements between incompatible beliefs cannot be settled by reasoned argument because…
- If children understand that beliefs should be substantiated with evidence, as opposed to tradition, authority, revelation or faith, they will automatically work out for themselves…
- Many of us saw religion as harmless nonsense. Beliefs might lack all supporting evidence but, we thought, if people needed a crutch for consolation, where's…
- THE MAJORITY of children born into the world tend to inherit the beliefs of their parents, and that to me is one of the most…
- My objection to supernatural beliefs is precisely that they miserably fail to do justice to the sublime grandeur of the real world. They represent a…
- I great difficulty having any respect for a religion that has so little confidence in the truth of its beliefs that it feels reduced to…
- It has been convincingly demonstrated that countries where there are high rates of poverty, or high rates of economic inequality, are the countries with the…
- I think I would abolish schools which systematically inculcate sectarian beliefs.
- My thoughts, my beliefs, my feelings are all in my brain. My brain is going to rot.
- Disagreements between incompatible beliefs cannot be settled by reasoned argument because reasoned argument is drummed out of those trained in religion from the cradle.
More Beliefs Quotes
- Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger. — Richard Bach
- I grew up as a Mormon, and that had more of an impact on my values than my beliefs. I'm afraid I… — Amy Adams
- I've run my mouth pretty good about my beliefs. — Stephen Baldwin
- I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.' — Alan Ball
- Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to the extent that our physiques don't match our own beliefs about how… — Martha Beck
- On Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of first responders heroically rushed to the scene and saved tens of thousands of lives. More than… — Michael Bloomberg
- Everyone's entitled to express their political beliefs. I don't presume to tell anybody who to vote for. I am comfortable telling people… — Ben Affleck
- Knowledge of other people's beliefs and ways of thinking must be used to build bridges, not to create conflicts. — Kjell Magne Bondevik
- My intention in making a comment about the importance of breastfeeding has nothing to do with the law. It comes from my… — Gisele Bundchen
- America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to… — George W. Bush
- Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck. — George Carlin
- Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to… — Dale Carnegie