Robert Anton Wilson (1932–2007) was an American author novelist, psychologist, essayist, editor, playwright, poet, futurist, civil libertarian and self-described agnostic mystic. Recognized as an episkopos, pope, and saint of Discordianism, Wilson helped publicize the group through his writings and interviews.
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Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.
—Robert Anton Wilson
Topics: Intelligence, Belief
Nothing of any importance can be taught. It can only be learned, and with blood and sweat.
—Robert Anton Wilson
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