The poor wretches have convinced themselves that they are going to be immortal and live for all time, by worshipping that crucified sophist and living under his laws...they receive these doctrines by tradition, without any definite evidence. So if any charlatan or trickster comes among them, he quickly acquires wealth by imposing upon these simple people.

The industry needs transforming. It’s for others to decide whether they want to get stuck in the past or whether they want to come on the journey.

The subject matter is autobiographical, it's all to do with hope and memory and sensuality and involvement, really.

Be grateful. By slaying you now, I spare you an eternity of torment.

I'll be reading books until the next challenger arrives. That will calm my nerves, so that I may deal with all situations without panicking.

Not every story has a happy ending, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth telling.

It is not lawful or proper for you to know everything.