The contents of a man’s letters are more valuable than the contents of his purse.
Power resides where men believe it resides. lt’s a trick, a shadow on the wall. And a very small man can cast a very large shadow.
Any fool with a bit of luck can find himself born into power. But earning it for yourself, that takes work.
Storms come and go, the big fish eat the little fish, and l keep on paddling.
Prodigies appear in the oddest of places.
The absence of desire leaves one free to pursue other things.
Someone who inspires priests and wh**es is worth taking seriously.
Perhaps we’ve grown so used to horror we assume there’s no other way.
I suppose it’s hard for a fanatic to admit a mistake. Isn’t that the whole point of being a fanatic? You’re always right. Everything is the Lord’s will.
Respect is how the young keep us at a distance, so we don’t remind them of an unpleasant truth.
People follow leaders.
Information is the key. You need to learn your enemy’s strengths and strategies. You need to learn which of your friends are not your friends.
