Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life.

Craving, not having, is the mother of a reckless giving of oneself.

It is doubtful whether the oppressed ever fight for freedom. They fight for pride and power-power to oppress others.

It is also plausible that those movements with the greatest inner contradiction and between profession and practice - that is to say with a strong feeling of guilt - are likely to be the most fervent in imposing their faith on others.

Man was nature's mistake she neglected to finish him and she has never ceased paying for her mistake.

Glory is largely a theatrical concept. There is no striving for glory without a vivid awareness of an audience.

In running away from ourselves we either fall on our neighbor's shoulder or fly at his throat.