Democracy without respect for individual rights sucks. It's just ganging up against the weird kid, and I'm always the weird kid.

— Penn Jillette

Direct confrontation, direct conversation is real respect. And it's amazing how many people get that.

— Penn Jillette

For the most part, any serious magic show is not using very much technology newer than theatrical lights.

— Penn Jillette

Has any non-dipshit man ever used the word "ladies" not followed by the word "room"?

— Penn Jillette

I don't want anyone as president who promises to take care of me. I may be stupid, but I want a chance to try to be a grown-up and take care of my family.

— Penn Jillette

If every trace of any single religion were wiped out and nothing were passed on, it would never be created exactly that way again. There might be some other nonsense in its place, but not that exact nonsense. If all science were wiped out, it would still be true and someone would find a way to figure it all out again.

— Penn Jillette

If there's something you really want to believe, that's what you should question the most.

— Penn Jillette

If you like the stuff I do, my chances of liking you go up.

— Penn Jillette

I'm a hardcore libertarian - I want everything legal - but I also believe that you have the right to free association.

— Penn Jillette

I'm always fascinated by the use of the first-person plural talking about sports.

— Penn Jillette