For a Christian, Jesus is the unique and only way that God has fully revealed himself. For a Jew this cannot be.

This Christian poison hasn't stopped yet.

I am pleased now that I have lived in a gay as well as a religious ghetto, though it hasn't been very comfortable. Taken together, their limitations cancel each other out and I have seen the world more kindly and more honestly.

If a dish doesn't turn out right, change the name and don't bat an eyelid. A fallen souffle is only a risen omelette. It depends on the self-confidence with which you present it.

When you do a good turn you feel rich, even if you are broke.

I recovered my infant Judaism, but in a reformist version.

For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God.