In an individual, selfishness uglifies the soul; for the human species, selfishness is extinction.

The most malicious god is the god of the counted chicken.

Why fight the 'natural' (oh, weaselly word!) order of things? Why? Because of this--one fine day, a purely predatory world shall consume itself. In an individual, selfishness uglifies the soul; for the human species, selfishness is extinction.

Implausible truth can serve one better than plausible fiction

Hate eats the hater the way ogres eat little boys.

Only professional diplomats, inveterate idiots and women view diplomacy as a long-term substitute for war.

How lazily "xperts" dismiss what they fail to understand!