Love your enemies, for they determine who you are.

Nothing is exciting if you know what the outcome is going to be.

The function of (heroic) symbols is to give you a sense of Aha! Yes, I know what it is, it's myself.

In choosing your god, you choose your way of looking at the universe. There are plenty of Gods. Choose yours.

Eternity is not the hereafter...this is it. If you don't get it here you won't get it anywhere.

There's nothing militant about Jesus. I don't read anything like that in any of the gospels. Peter drew his sword and cut off the servant's ear, and Jesus said, "Put back thy sword, Peter." But Peter has had his sword out and at work ever since.

Perfection isn't human. Human beings are not perfect. What evokes our love--and I mean love, not lust--is the imperfection of the human being. So, when the imperfection of the real person peaks through, say, 'This is a challenge to my compassion.' Then make a try, and something might begin to get going.