Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

The Bible is a sanctum; the world, sputum.

They're talking about things of which they don't have the slightest understanding, anyway. It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.

If what was supposed to have been destroyed in Paradise was destructible, then it was not decisive; but if it was indestructible, then we are living in a false belief.

Better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.

At that point I asked myself: How is it that she is not amazed at herself, that she keeps her lips closed and makes no such remark?

My guiding principle is this: Guilt is never to be doubted.