Marriage is god's way to ensure there are few great men

Arranged Marriages don't always have to be risky. Get to know your future in-laws. She's bound to be like one of them.

Religion is god's population-control tool

Religion is the biggest influence on the intellect and the decadence of a people.

Here's one more from my limited experience with all 3 fields: A writer creates life; a poet creates magic from life; a philosopher tries to understand life.

When you have a big problem to solve, break it down to smaller ones first.

A little arrogance in the hands of the capable is well earned - and in most case, deserved.