In chemistry, as in life, the most transformative reactions often require patience and precise conditions.
The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.
You can’t lead people if they don’t believe you care about them.
One should not believe or disbelieve, but rather remain in suspense.