“fanaticism is the only way to put an end to the doubts that constantly trouble the human soul.”
“The way I see it, there is no greater spiritual beauty than fanaticism, of a sort so sincere it can only end in martyrdom.”
“Fanaticism is ... compensation for doubt”
“Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.”
“Doubt is to me the handmaiden to faith, its cop, the one that keeps faith straight. To doubt is an indication of freedom and a guard against fanaticism.”
“Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.”