Innocence can be redefined and called stupidity. Honesty can be called gullibility. Candor becomes lack of common sense. Interest in your work can be called cowardice. Generosity can be called soft-headedness, and observe : the former is disturbing

We fear to know the fearsome and unsavory aspects of ourselves, but we fear even more to know the godlike in ourselves.

I was awfully curious to find out why I didn't go insane.

False optimism sooner or later means disillusionment , anger and hopelessness.

In order for us to become truly happy, that which we can become, we must become.

The loss of illusions and the discovery of identity, though painful at first, can be ultimately exhilarating and strengthening.

We need not take refuge in supernatural gods to explain our saints and sages and heroes and statesmen, as if to explain our disbelief that mere unaided human beings could be that good or wise.