Shame is the root of all addictions.
Ego is to the true self what a flashlight is to a spotlight.
Children aren't fooled. They know we give time to the things we love.
Evil is a source of moral intelligence in the sense that we need to learn from our shadow, from our dark side, in order to be good.
To truly be committed to a life of honesty, love and discipline, we must be willing to commit ourselves to reality.
Children are curious and are risk takers. They have lots of courage. They venture out into a world that is immense and dangerous. A child initially trusts life and the processes of life.