Utterly bleak and black is not the sum of realism. All the other colors are real, too.

In mysticism, knowledge cannot be separated from a certain way of life which becomes its living manifestation. To acquire mystical knowledge means to undergo a transformation; one could even say that the knowledge is the transformation. Scientific knowledge, on the other hand, can often stay abstract and theoretical. Thus most of today’s physicists do not seem to realize the philosophical, cultural and spiritual implications of their theories.

The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them.

The principle difference between heaven and hell is the company you keep there.

One corner of his mouth crooked up, then the quirk vanished in a thoughtful pursing of his lips. "He's bisexual, you know." He took a delicate sip of his wine. "Was bisexual," she corrected absently, looking fondly across the room. "Now he's monogamous." Vordarian choked, sputtering.

I don't confuse greatness with perfection. To be great anyhow is the higher achievement.

How could you be a Great Man if history brought you no Great Events, or brought you to them at the wrong time, too young, too old?