Night Lamp

Jaro, my dear, there is no mystery about violence. It is the reflexive act of brutes, boors and moral defectives.

They meant no harm, of course; they wanted only that he be like themselves, which was the prerogative of all parents.

Sacerdotal, religious or priest-dominated societies are like organisms with a cancer.

One thing was certain: when someone searched into secret places, he often came up with things he would rather not have found.

Althea cried out in dismay: “Is that what you believe?”

“In the absence of evidence I believe nothing,” said Dr. Fiorio.

“You make very narrow distinctions.”

“Of course! That is the nature of clear thinking.”