If You Don't Take It, I'm Going

Now What Is History? It Is The Centuries Of Systematic Explorations Of The Riddle Of Death, With A View To Overcoming Death. That's Why People Discover Mathematical Infinity And Electromagnetic Waves, That's Why They Write Symphonies.

There Is Nothing Glamorous Or Romantic About War. It's Mostly About Random Pointless Death And Misery.

Children Can Be Harsh Judges When It Comes To Their Parents, Disinclined To Grant Clemency.

Mr. Franz, I Think Careers Are A 20th Century Invention And I Don't Want One.

Although The Far Territory Of The Extreme Can Exert An Intoxicating Pull On Susceptible Individuals Of All Bents, Extremism Seems To Be Especially Prevalent Among Those Inclined By Temperament Or Upbringing Toward Religious Pursuits. Faith Is The Very Antithesis Of Reason, Injudiciousness A Crucial Component Of Spiritual Devotion. And When Religious Fanaticism Supplants Ratiocination, All Bets Are Suddenly Off.