There is something which unites magic and applied science (technology) while separating them from the "wisdom" of earlier ages. For the wise men of old, the cardinal problem of human life was how to conform the soul to objective reality, and the solution was wisdom, self-discipline , and virtue. For the modern, the cardinal problem is how to conform reality to the wishes of man, and the solution is a technique.

For the Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work.

Though under earth, and throneless now I be Yet while I lived all earth was under me.

Like a good chess player, Satan is always trying to maneuver you into a position where you can save your castle only by losing your bishop.

If anyone would like to acquire humility, the first step is to realize one is proud. Nothing can be done before it.

Before we can be cured, we must want to be cured.

One is given strength to bear what happens to one, but not the 100 and 1 different things that might happen.