Hypatia of Alexandria

"In the end, truth will always emerge from lies."

"The human spirit thrives in the pursuit of knowledge."

"Do not live for others; live for truth."

"The beauty of the cosmos reminds us of our smallness and greatness."

"Ignorance is not bliss; it is slavery."

"The mind is the only weapon against tyranny."

"Reserve the right to think, even to think wrongly."

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

"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."

"I have not heard anything about the Christian sect that strikes me as praiseworthy."

"Demonstrate everything. Pray only for knowledge and clear thinking."

"Being PhIlosopher means not being afraid to think for yourself."

"Geometry will draw the soul toward truth and create the spirit of philosophy."

"The question is not whether women can be philosophers, but whether men can stop them."

"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future, and bonds to one another."

"To teach superstitions as truth is a most terrible thing."

"Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe."

"Impudence is the last refuge of the frustrated."

"The depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance."

"I am surrounded by priests who threaten me; I am afraid of no one."

"Silence is sometimes an argument of consent, but generally it is one of the best helps to conversation."

"It is better to be alone than in bad company."

"Men will always debase the study of the female mind and body."

"Fables are the first engines of learning."

"The human soul must escape from the body and the flesh."

"Truth can only be found by investigating and reasoning, never by blind faith."

"Life is full of dangers and uncertainties; only knowledge provides refuge."

"The philosopher should not rest content with hearsay."

"As a teacher, my greatest hope is to kindle independent thought in my students."

"We cannot live only for ourselves."