The love of conflict is most evident when opposing forces join sides to defeat the peacemaker.

When your only regret is if anyone thinks you regret anything - that is the definition of conviction.

Self-righteousness is much like a spiritual egocentricity. It constitutes a secular type of love that thrives under conditionality, one in which is only existent after an individual meets the adopted standards of the condemner; oppositely, unconditional love is a holy love.

I never feel unsafe except for when the majority is on my side.

I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.

Don't change your mind just because people are offended; change your mind if you're wrong.

Wise men are not pacifists; they are merely less likely to jump up and retaliate against their antagonizers. They know that needless antagonizers are virtually already insecure enough.