Richard Dawkins

"We should judge ideas by their evidence, not by their popularity."

"The history of life is written in DNA."

"Beauty and wonder are not diminished by understanding how things work."

"We are not the center of the universe."

"Science is a process of discovery, not a dogma."

"The explanatory power of evolution is truly remarkable."

"We should embrace our understanding of the natural world."

"Religion poisons everything it touches."

"The universe did not create itself for our benefit."

"We should teach children about science in all its complexity."

"Nature is not designed; it evolves."

"The meaning of life is what we make it to be."

"We share common ancestors with all living things."

"Science is our best tool for understanding reality."

"The universe is vast beyond comprehension."

"Evolution is the best explanation for the diversity of life."

"We should base our beliefs on evidence, not faith."

"The natural world operates according to understandable laws."

"We are part of nature, not separate from it."

"Science requires humility and openness to evidence."

"The universe does not care about our beliefs."

"We should encourage critical thinking in education."

"The complexity of life is explained by evolution."

"We should follow the evidence wherever it leads."

"Nature is more wonderful than any religious story."

"The universe has been evolving for billions of years."

"We should think for ourselves, not accept authority uncritically."

"Science is the best way to understand the world."

"The meaning of life is found in living, not in doctrine."

"We are fortunate to live in an age of scientific discovery."