“There is a known correlation between denial of one’s sexuality and a propensity to self-destructive behaviour.”

“The problem with the Bible, the Qur'an, the Torah - or any sacred text - as an authority is that so much depends on how the text is read and the interests of the reader. The Bible has been used to justify slavery, apartheid, the suppression of women, the 'evils' of sexuality, the 'evils' of homosexuality, a male-only priesthood, the denial of any priests at all, the supremacy of the Pope, the irrelevance of the Pope, the authority of the Church, a denial of the authority of the Church, a feminist agenda, war, pacifism and almost every other position that people may wish to hold.”

“I had known loneliness before, and emptiness upon the moor, but I had never been a NOTHING, a nothing floating on a nothing, known by nothing, lonelier and colder than the space between the stars. It was more frightening than being dead.”

“I suppose that one’s years spent living do not reflect a measure of our souls or strength of character.”

“My self-destructive behaviour and self-hatred had hit an all-time high.”

“By virtue of its unbounded aggression, Roman imperialism was ultimately responsible for its own destruction.”

“Don't interfere!" The Doctor silenced her angrily. "I cannot will my own destruction.”