Truly, as the ancients taught us, there is nothing under the moon, however fine, that is not subject to corruption.

Have you ever thought what a God would be like who actually ordained and executed the cruelty that is in [the biblical Book of Revelation]? A holocaust of mankind. Yet so many of these Bible-men accept the idea without a second thought.

However much one lacks piety, the atmosphere in a graveyard encourages quiet reflection.

We of alien looks or words must stick together.

In worshipping their nationhood men worship themselves and scorn others, and that is no healthy thing.

If a ruler who wants to act honourably is surrounded by unscrupulous men, his downfall is inevitable.