Luther Burbank Quotes

Scientists gladly accept any new truth demonstrated by evidence, that is, proved by the very law of the cosmos. Not so with any new conceptions of religion; these are fought by the use of persecution and venom. Many of the current religious beliefs literally carried into practice would stampede humanity into the old jungle ideas and habits.

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the mind.

The scientist is a lover of truth for the very love of truth itself, wherever it may lead.

Science . . . has opened our eyes to the vastness of the universe and given us light, truth and freedom from fear where once was darkness, ignorance and superstition. There is no personal salvation, except through science.

Do not feed children on maudlin sentimentalism or dogmatic religion; give them nature.

Justice, love, truth, peace and harmony, a serene unity with science and the laws of the universe.

The integrity of one's own mind is of infinitely more value than adherence to any creed or system. We must choose between a dead faith belonging to the past and a living, growing ever-advancing science belonging to the future.