“Inevitably it follows that anyone with an independent mind must become 'one who resists or opposes an authority or established convention': a rebel. ...And if enough people come to agree with—and follow—the REBEL, we now have a DEVIL. Until, of course, still more people agree. And then, finally, we have ... GREATNESS.”
“To have an independant mind, to think for oneself, not to follow fashion, not to seek honour or decoration, not to become part of the establishment”
“Until they become conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.”
“Christianity agrees with Dualism that this universe is at war. But it does not think this is a war between independent powers. It thinks it is a civil war, a rebellion, and that we are living in a part of the universe occupied by the rebel.”
“When people decide that a certain way of faith is destined and inevitable, hatred and intolerance follow. Instead of saying, 'The Light is within you, choose the Light,' the message becomes 'Agree with our version of history or we'll kill you.”
“People rid the room of argument until they have no one left — except people who agree with them. It is understandable. But I like a good argument.”