If mankind were born tomorrow it would divide into groups; each would scramble to invent their one and only god, and set about butchering each-other.

Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal awareness or Pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity.

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.

I am the best-natured creature in the world, and yet I have already killed three, and of these three two were priests.

A woman can keep one secret the secret of her age.

The man visited by ecstasies and visions, who takes dreams for realities is an enthusiast; the man who supports his madness with murder is a fanatic.

Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.