“The problem with today’s world is that everyone believes they have the right to express their opinion AND have others listen to it.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!”
―
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!”
―
“The methods of increasing the degree of truth in our beliefs are well known; they consist in hearing all sides, trying to ascertain all the relevant facts, controlling our own bias by discussion with people who have the opposite bias, and cultivating a readiness to discard any hypothesis which has proved inadequate.”
― Sceptical Essays
― Sceptical Essays
“There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.”
―
―
“Nations that take pride in or glorify war, violence and death are sick societies. When unbridled patriotism trumps humanity, peace, justice & rationality, it becomes a poisonous cancer that is both abhorrent as well as mortiferous.”
―
―
“What you think about me, is not going to change what i think about myself, it might change what i think about you, but that shouldn't change what you think about yourself.”
―
―
Barnes and Noble Classic Book Club
— 48 members
— last activity Jul 27, 2020 07:37AM
Books by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, J.D. Salinger, Harper Lee, Charles Darwin, Leo Tolstoy, Louisa May Alcott, James Fenimore Cooper, ...more
Harry Potter Fans
— 2311 members
— last activity Sep 24, 2025 07:12AM
This group is all about having discussions and getting to spread the word of your opinion on Harry Potter and find people who share your way of thinki ...more
Poldark Saga - Winston Graham
— 421 members
— last activity Jun 17, 2025 12:55PM
A group for lovers of the Poldark Saga, whether you read them years ago or recently, this place is for you. We talk about every aspect of the books, ...more
Ayesha’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ayesha’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Ayesha
Lists liked by Ayesha










































