But I contend that the disgusting behavior of many of their alleged 'holy men' relieves us of any intellectual obligation to take the stuff seriously. No amount of sanctimonious rationalization can make such behavior anything but pathological.
Robert A. HeinleinThe less respect an older person deserves the more certain he is to demand it from anyone younger.
Robert A. HeinleinI believe in my neighbors. I know their faults and I know that their virtues far outweigh their faults.
Robert A. HeinleinBut goodness alone is never enough. A hard, cold wisdom is required for goodness to accomplish good. Goodness without wisdom always accomplishes evil.
Robert A. Heinlein