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.

It is by its promise of a sense of power that evil often attracts the weak.

Those who lack the capacity to achieve much in an atmosphere of freedom will clamor for power.

It is startling to realize how much unbelief is necessary to make belief possible.

We feel free when we escape - even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire.

Language was invented to ask questions.

There is no doubt that in exchanging a self-centered for a selfless life we gain enormously in self-esteem. The vanity of the selfless, even those who practice utmost humility, is boundless.