Modern man does not love, but seeks refuge in love; does not hope, but seeks refuge in hope; does not believe but seeks refuge in dogma.

In an age in which the media broadcast countless pieces of foolishness, the educated man is defined not by what he knows, but by what he doesn't know.

Total freedom of expression does not compensate for lack of talent.

In the Christian obsessed with "social justice" it isn't easy to discern whether charity is flourishing or faith is expiring.

Every marriage of an intellectual with the communist party ends in adultery.

A philosopher who adopts scientific notions predetermines his conclusions.