“Thinking no more about it, he stepped off into that cool space, that fast descent to her, with nothing in his mind… — Patricia Highsmith Copy Share Image
The Enlightenment attacked religion - Christianity, mainly - for two reasons: that it was a set of ideological delusions, and that it… — Tariq Ali Copy Share Image
Isn't it strange that somebody smiling is so noticeable? I've always smiled. It was part of my armoury when I was 14… — Sam Ryder Copy Share Image
There are a lot of people who are doing wonderful things, quietly, with no motive of greed, or hostility toward other people,… — Charles Kuralt Copy Share Image
I'd like to be the commissioner of tennis, but do I want to get into politics? Sometimes I have delusions of grandeur… — John McEnroe Copy Share Image
“Delusions are hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding insane people living in a backwards world.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
While liberals are leery of religious fundamentalism in general, they consistently imagine that all religions at their core teach the same thing… — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
“But I am a great pretender, sometimes so good at it that I convince myself that what I pretend is what is… — Kameron Hurley Copy Share Image
One of the most mawkish of human delusions is the notion that friendship should be eternal, or, at all events, life-long, and… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
“Nationalism does nothing but teach you to hate people you never met, and to take pride in accomplishments you had no part… — Doug Stanhope Copy Share Image
“Have no delusions of grandeur or plotting schemes. Have flawless confidence because you are worthy and sacred.” — Donna Goddard Copy Share Image
I had delusions of being a 'serious actor,' and I wanted to pursue those delusions. — John Wesley Shipp Copy Share Image
“Half of the time, the Holy Ghost tries to warn us about certain people that come into our life. The other half… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
“But he might have had a bang on the head!" said Joan. "Poor little boy, he thinks he was a rat!" "Hmm,"… — Philip Pullman Copy Share Image
“The Written Word is a Fairy, as mocking and elusive as Willy Wisp, speaking lying words to us in a feigned voice.… — Hope Mirrlees Copy Share Image
I have no delusions about my likability in every scenario. I know that in order to get things done the way you… — Frank Ocean Copy Share Image
Our delusions of omniscience play a role in our ideas of not only what we want but also what we want to… — Sheila Heti Copy Share Image
“I've been at some pains to tell you about myself because among other reasons I think we should know who our enemies… — Cormac McCarthy Copy Share Image
“There's nothing easier to control than a person who trusts you. They place their hope in your hands. They place their respect… — Lionel Suggs Copy Share Image
I seek the Will of the Spirit of God through, or in connection with, the Word of God. The Spirit and the… — George Muller Copy Share Image
