James P. Hogan

“Theories are not givens. They are not found in nature. They are constructions of the human mind.”

“If you don't have a test, you have an opinion.”

“A society that confuses reading and education with the memorization of facts is on the fast track to tyranny.”

“The first step to finding something is to believe it is there.”

“Reality is what you can get away with.”

“Science is not a body of knowledge, but a way of thinking.”

“The people who don't read have no advantage over the people who can't read.”

“The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition.”

“It has been said that the primary function of schools is to impart the prevailing superstition.”

“Experts are people who are paid to tell you what you want to hear.”