The faith in which I was brought up assured me that I was better than other people; I was saved, they were damned.... Our hymns were loaded with arrogance - self-congratulation on how cozy we were with the Almighty and what a high opinion he had of us, what hell everybody else would catch come Judgment Day.

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.

I'm always suspicious of disinterested interest.

At one time kings were anointed by Deity, so the problem was to see to it that Deity chose the right candidate. In this age the myth is "the will of the people" ... but the problem changes only superficially.

Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.

Get a shot off fast. This upsets him long enough to let you make your second shot perfect.

Never insult anyone by accident.