There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.

Only a very bad theologian would confuse the certainty that follows revelation with the truths that are revealed. They are entirely different things.

Gratitude is a burden, and every burden is made to be shaken off.

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.

If there is one realm in which it is essential to be sublime, it is in wickedness. You spit on a petty thief, but you can't deny a kind of respect for the great criminal.