1,139 Quotes About Humanism

Whether there is a supreme almighty, is no concern of mine, all I care about is the upliftment of the humans by the humans - by me, you and by every single creature who calls themselves human.

On the outside, my fame may appear to you as glorious and gala, but in reality, I am a simple candle burning in darkness and solitude, while giving light to the whole world.

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but the eye itself can be coaxed, informed, and persuaded.

Bear in mind, practice is more important than principle. Principles without practice is worthless. Humans of principles may get famous for a short while, but it’s humans of practice who become the legends of human history.

Principle without practice is like raw meat, which is good to have in your kitchen, but basically useless until you cook it in the oven. A principle has to be cooked in the heat of human conscience and behavioral expressions, in order to reach its proper nutritious potential.

Someday they would discover that the stars were not sacred, but made from the same material as their bodies. They would learn it was the stars that created their worlds, that worlds created their minds, that minds created tools, and tools could create stars. Growing, sprawling, thriving until they too became masters of their own understanding, chasing enlightenment with the fervor of having nothing to lose, launching from their homelands like fireworks with glorious yellow tails.

What I am is a proud humanist. Atheism says what I don't accept, humanism says what I do." - Nathan Phelps

All too often, our prayer clashes with another prayer of ours, or some of our prayers, and/or another person’s or other people’s prayer or prayers.

The worst thing about our cultures, education systems, and religions is that they make us take life seriously.