Sins are indispensable to every society organized on an ecclesiastical basis; they are the only reliable weapons of power; the priest lives upon sins; it is necessary to him that there be sinning.

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!

Epicurus had rage and envy of Plato's superior style.

The poison by which the weaker nature is destroyed is strengthening to the strong individual and he does not call it poison.

Man is no longer an artist, he has become a work of art.

Being human is a complicated gig. So give that ol' dark night of the soul a hug. Howl the eternal yes!

Every church is a stone on the grave of a god-man: it does not want him to rise up again under any circumstances.