There is an old, old story about a theologian who was asked to reconcile the Doctrine of Divine Mercy with the doctrine of infant damnation. 'The Almighty,' he explained, 'finds it necessary to do things in His official and public capacity which in His private and personal capacity He deplores.

Come Judgment Day, we may find that Mumbo Jumbo the God of the Congo was the Big Boss all along.

Since when was an emotional argument won by logic?

There is no such thing as 'social gambling.' Either you are there to cut the other bloke's heart out and eat it -- or you're a sucker. If you don't like this choice -- don't gamble.

I was not offended, my love. An insult is like a drink; it affects one only if accepted. And pride is too heavy baggage for my journey.

It takes two to create a heaven, but hell can be accomplished by one.

Learning . . . is - also an end in itself.