Spirituality can go hand-in-hand with ruthless single-mindedness when the individual is convinced his cause is just

Experience has taught that politics is a game played by conmen and hypocrites.

When a society is criticised by outsiders, its members wince but shrug their shoulders. 'What you can expect from strangers?' is the feeling. When the attack comes from within, no such indulgence is shown. 'He was one of us,' runs the refrain.

Spirituality can go hand-in-hand with ruthless single-mindedness when the individual is convinced his cause is just

You cannot have a society of angels except in heaven