It is dangerous to accept rule without questioning the motives of the rulers. Preserve freedom of the press and freedom of expression to safe guard society's ability to challenge the establishment.
We do not know of life existing anywhere other than this one planet, our planet. Therefore life maybe the most rare and precious part of this universe. Humans should not only recognise our place in this tree of life but also our responsibility to each other and to all life.
Empirical evidence guides rational thought. The universe is a wondrous and changing place and there is much we don't know. Only by seeking evidence and being willing to incorporate what we discover will we advance our collective knowledge.