The 'gallows' are not only a symbol of death, but also a symbol of cruelty, terror and irreverence for life; the common denominator of primitive savagery, medieval fanaticism and modern totalitarianism.

Aggressiveness is not the main trouble with the human species, but rather an excess capacity for fanatical devotion.

History knows no scruples and no hesitation. Inert and unnering flows towards her goal. History knows herway. She makes no mistakes.

I am not sure whether ethical absolutes exist. But I am sure that we have to act as if they existed or civilization perishes.

...the crimes of violence committed for selfish, personal motives are historically insignificant compared to those committed ad majorem gloriam Dei, out of a self-sacrificing devotion to the flag, a leader, a religeous faith or political conviction.

The definition of the individual was: a multitude of one million divided by one million.

The jester is brother to the sage.