“Monotheism introduced the idea that we should passively accept whatever fate God dealt. Gambling seemed to be a refusal to do that.”

“Monotheism was a terrible idea, leading directly to Lenin.”

“I do not think it possible to get anywhere if we start from scepticism. We must start from a broad acceptance of whatever seems to be knowledge and is not rejected for some specific reason.”

“The paradox of monotheism is that the desert God, refuting all other gods, demands acknowledgment within emptiness. The paradox of monotheism is that there is no paradox—only unfathomable singularity”

“Whatever our fate is or may be, we have made it and do not complain of it."

- Vronksy {Anna Karenina}”

“Governments always commit their entire populations when the demands grow heavy enough. By their passive acceptance, these populations become accessories to whatever is done in their name.”

“There are no rules. We do whatever seems the most fun.”

“Don’t passively accept contagions. Turn your mind into an immune system that intercepts invading ideas, assesses them, and destroys the bad ones.”

“Whatever limits us we call Fate.”

“If you don't like the hand that fate's dealt you, fight for a new one.”