Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort.

Author: Mason Cooley

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Rereading we find a new book.

My thought has been shaped by books, my desires by pictures.

I read less and less. I have not forgiven books for their failure to tell me the truth and make me happy.

Other people's beliefs may be myths, but not mine.

The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.

The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past, so that we can live our dreams.

Perhaps the history of the errors of mankind, all things considered, is more valuable and interesting than that of their discoveries.

Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.