By pagans the Jews (and later Christians) were seen as perverse, almost indeed as atheists, for they denied the very existence of other gods.

The story of the fifth century was one of the exploitation of imperial weakness. Thus the Western Empire died.

To make a deliberate falsification for personal gain is the last, worst depth to which either scholar or artist can descend in work or life., 8 September 1935)

I just need green. I need to wake up and see grass and squirrels. I don't want to see skyscrapers.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was necessary to establish the truth of his mission and put the stamp of all-conquering power on his gospel.

Russian young people spend countless hours online downloading videos and having a very nice digital entertainment lifestyle, which does not necessarily turn them into the next Che Guevara.

How could you beat an enemy you couldn't see?

There's a domino effect with certain things you say.

I just keep thinking how lucky I am that I haven't had to sacrifice anything.

I've always wanted to do a period piece.

The two parties which divide the state, the party of Conservation and that of Innovation, are very old, and have disputed the possession of the world ever since it was made.

In the course of time one does not feel even the existence of God. After attaining enlightenment one sees that gods and deities are all Maya.