All that remains is the mad desire for present identity through a woman.

It is conceivable at least that a late generation, such as we presumably are, has particular need of the sketch, in order not to be strangled to death by inherited conceptions which preclude new births.... The sketch has direction, but no ending; the sketch as reflection of a view of life that is no longer conclusive, or is not yet conclusive.

Finished things cease to be a shelter for the spirit; but work in progress is a delight.

The point is to show who is the cross and who the crucified.

In actual fact those who do not care for politics and sit on the fence do indeed side for a political party: The ruling party.

Thou shalt not, it is said, make unto thee any graven image of God. The same commandment should apply when God is taken to mean the living part of every human being, the part that cannot be grasped. It is a sin that, however much it is committed against us, we almost continually commit ourselves--Except when we love.

I feel fairly certain that my hatred harms me more than the people whom I hate.