"The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale." ― Richard Dawkins Topic(s): Life More From Richard Dawkins "It would be intolerant if I advocated the banning of religion, but of course I never have." "The meme for blind faith secures its own perpetuation by the simple unconscious expedient of discouraging rational inquiry." "I am one of those scientists who feels that it is no longer enough just to get on and do science. We have to devote a significant proportion of our time and resources to defending it from deliberate attack from organised ignorance." More In Life "Life is too short to work so hard."― Vivien Leigh "Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind."― Henry David Thoreau "I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment."― Hilaire Belloc