Both Faith and Terror are instruments for the elimination of individual self-respect. Terror crushes the autonomy of self-respect, where Faith obtains its more or less voluntary surrender. In both cases, the result of the elimination of individual autonomy is - automatism. Both Faith and Terror reduce the human entity to a formula that can be manipulated at will.

When we believe ourselves in possession of the only truth, we are likely to be indifferent to common everyday truths.

Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true.

We cannot win the weak by sharing our wealth with them. They feel our generosity as oppression.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrupts the many.

Intolerance is the ''Do Not Touch'' sign on something that cannot bear touching. We do not mind having our hair ruffled, but we will not tolerate any familiarity with the toupee which covers our baldness.

Self-esteem and self-contempt have specific odors; they can be smelled.