There exists a world. In terms of probability this borders on the impossible. It would have been far more likely if, by chance, there was nothing at all. Then, at least, no one would have began asking why there was nothing.

When we talked about Socrates, we saw how dangerous it could be to appeal to people's reason. With Jesus we see how dangerous it can be to demand unconditional forgiveness. Even in the world of today, we can see how mighty powers can come apart at the seams when confronted with simple demands for peace, love, food for the poor, and amnesty for the enemies of the state.

When you realize there is something you don't understand, then you're generally on the right path to understanding all kinds of things.

Love, your own witch-daughter, Queen of the Mirror and the Highest Protector of Irony

The soul yearns to fly home on the wings of love to the world of ideas. It longs to be freed from the chains of the body.

Socrates himself said, 'One thing only I know, and this is that I know nothing.' Remember this statement, because it is an admission that is rare, even among philosophers. Moreover, it can be so dangerous to say in public that it can cost you your life. The most subversive people are those who ask questions. Giving answers is not nearly as threatening. Any one question can be more explosive than a thousand answers.

the very best that can happen is to have energetic opponents. The more extreme they become, the more powerful the reaction they will have to face.