“The radical intelligence in the moderate position is the only place where the center holds. Or so it seems.”

“Religious moderation, insofar as it represents an attempt to hold on to what is still serviceable in orthodox religion, closes the door to more sophisticated approaches to spirituality, ethics, and the building of strong communities. Religious moderates seem to believe that what we need is not radical insight and innovation in these areas but a mere dilution of Iron Age philosophy.”

“It seemed safer to hold it in, where the only one who could judge was me.”

“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of your defence if you only hold positions that cannot be attacked.”

“I've been at the place where it seems like the only way left is down.”

“Sometimes it seems safer to hold it all in, where the only person who can judge is yourself.”