The god, it would appear, was frequently thought of as the physical progenitor or first father of his people.

But, strictly speaking, this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion, for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers.

The dissolution of the nation destroys the national religion, and dethrones the national deity.

That the God-man died for his people, and that His death is their life, is an idea which was in some degree foreshadowed by the older mystical sacrifices.

In better times the religion of the tribe or state has nothing in common with the private and foreign superstitions or magical rites that savage terror may dictate to the individual.

The land of a god corresponds with the land of his worshipers.

Sooner or later our dream will become a true, (Independence)

We've all got the power to kill in our hands, but most of us are afraid to use it. Those who aren't, control life itself.

Admit to your contentment so it can tip over into joy.

If Iran was a stock, you folks should go out and buy it right now.

In art the end does not sanctify the means: but sacred means employed here can sanctify the end.

When I hear a writer say that they ‘put in a call,’ I want to pull my hair out.

I wouldn't characterize anybody who fought in Vietnam as a war hero. In 23 bombing sorties, there must have been civilians that were killed and there's no heroism to that.

Religion is an illusion and every illusion has the inevitable destiny of a soap bubble!

It doesn't matter who you are, if you've got the legs, you can hang with them.

God created you for the first and greatest commandment, to be a lover of God.