The real universe is always one step beyond logic.

There is no escape - we pay for the violence of our ancestors.

When religion and politics ride in the same cart, the whirlwind follows.

Dangers lurk in all systems. Systems incorporate the unexamined beliefs of their creators. Adopt a system, accept its beliefs, and you help strengthen the resistance to change

You see, gentlemen, they have something to die for. They've discovered they're a people. They're awakening.

If all those around you believe some particular thing, you will soon be tempted to share in that belief.

If you believe certain words, you believe their hidden arguments. When you believe something is right or wrong, true or false, you believe the assumptions in the words which express the arguments. Such assumptions are often full of holes, but remain most precious to the convinced.