We must be clear about what we want to paint. This adds a further principle to our previous list of principles. We have said we must be fond of this world, even in order to change it.

The worst moment for an atheist is when he feels a profound sense of gratitude and has no one to thank.

Very few reputations are gained by unsullied virtue.

We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.

If there is one thing worse than the modern weakening of major morals, it is the modern strengthening of minor morals.

Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.

There are no new ideas about female education.