But if we never acted except when we were certain our motives were pure, we would never act at all.

Truly, as the ancients taught us, there is nothing under the moon, however fine, that is not subject to corruption.

It seems a universal rule in this world that people will always look for victims and scapegoats, does it not? Especially at times of difficulty and tension.

The lives God gives to us, the awful things we can’t escape from. Sometimes I think that sort of God would enjoy making hell for us after we die.

We of alien looks or words must stick together.

But if we never acted except when we were certain our motives were pure, we would never act at all.

The echoes of childhood torments have great power, even when not brought to mind in such an inexplicable and horrifying way.