“Madness is something rare in individuals — but in groups, parties, peoples, and ages, it is the rule.”

“In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.”

“«…you’re too old not to have had, how shall I say, certain experiences. You’ve had bad internet dates. You’ve had people be creeps to you. You’ve seen what you’ve seen; you’ve felt what you’ve felt. Ideology is for people who don’t trust their own experiences and perceptions of the world» «I feel like I am going mad» «Madness is actually quite rare in individuals. It’s groups of people who go mad. Countries, cults ... religions»”

“... while madness in individuals is relatively rare, it is virtually a prerequisite for a certain sort of political leader.”

“a group of people who individually can do nothing but as a group decide that nothing can be done”

“People are wonderful. I love individuals. I hate groups of people. I hate a group of people with a 'common purpose'. 'Cause pretty soon they have little hats. And armbands. And fight songs. And a list of people they're going to visit at 3am. So, I dislike and despise groups of people but I love individuals. Every person you look at; you can see the universe in their eyes, if you're really looking.”