The whole of life is just like watching a film. Only it's as though you always get in ten minutes after the big picture has started, and no-one will tell you the plot, so you have to work it out all yourself from the clues.

Fear is the main source of superstition， and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom， in the pursuit of truth as in the endeavour after a worthy manner of life.