Serenity comes from the ability to say “Yes” to existence. Courage comes from the ability to say “No” to the wrong choices made by others.

If the Humanists wish to be champions of reason, they should consider the following: just as they would not admit mystics into their camp, since no rational discussion is possible with men who substitute supernatural revelations for rational evidence-so they cannot admit advocates of force into their camp, because no rational discussion or agreement is possible with men who substitute guns for rational persuasion.

It is fairly easy to grasp abstract moral principles; it can be very difficult to apply them to a given situation, particularly when it involves the moral character of another person.

In order to be in control of your life, you have to have a purpose-a productive purpose.

The sky is like a black sieve pierced by silver drops that tremble, ready to burst through.

Dominique as Gail looks at her "... there is a stage of worship which makes the worshiper himself an object of reverence."

I'm not brave enough to be a coward; I see the consequences too clearly.