We consider bibles and religions divine I do not say they are not divine. I say they have all grown out of you, and may grow out of you still. It is not they who give the life, it is you who give the life.

From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines. Going where I list, my own master, total and absolute. Listening to others, and considering well what they say. Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating. Gently but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.

The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contained, I stand and look at them long and long.

Women sit or move to and fro, some old, some young, / The young are beautiful--but the old are more beautiful than the young.

God is a mean-spirited, pugnacious bully bent on revenge against His children for failing to live up to his impossible standards.

Sail Forth- Steer for the deep waters only. Reckless O soul, exploring. I with thee and thou with me. For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared go. And we will risk the ship, ourselves, and all.