The only true worship is extreme worship, and only extreme worship brings extreme results โ transformation.
Compromise is the door through which deception enters.
If you don't live by the praise of men you won't die by their criticism.
Don't rely on leaders to do things you're equipped to do yourself.
Beware 'good' main characters who have a limited repertory of culturally acceptable feelings, while your evil bastards have a full range of vivid, passionate feelings.
Some people need a theology of an angry God to justify their anger against sinners.