It is possible that mankind is on the threshold of a golden age, but if so it will be necessary first to slay the dragon that guards the door and this dragon is religion.

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Of all forms of caution caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.

Of all forms of caution caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.

To fear love is to fear life and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

To fear love is to fear life and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

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Drunkenness is temporary suicide.

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