Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Boredom is therefore a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

The infliction of cruelty with a good conscience is a delight to moralists. That is why they invented Hell.

There is something feeble and a little contemptible about a man who cannot face the perils of life without the help of comfortable myths

It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age; but, if so, it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door, and this dragon is religion