Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Selfish, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others.

ARMOR, n. The kind of clothing worn by a man whose tailor is a blacksmith.

JEALOUS, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.

Academe, n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy, n.: A modern school where football is taught.

Quotation, n: The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.

AMNESTY, n. The state's magnanimity to those offenders whom it would be too expensive to punish.

GRAPESHOT, n. An argument which the future is preparing in answer to the demands of American Socialism.

Inhumanity, n. One of the signal and characteristic qualities of humanity.

NIHILIST, n. A Russian who denies the existence of anything but Tolstoi. The leader of the school is Tolstoi.

POLITICS, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

That was how we wanted to play, majestic and chaotic.

Religious belief, like history itself, is a story that is always unfolding, always subject to inquiry and ripe for questioning. For without doubt there is no faith.

I am a moderate walker, however I never stroll back.

He who, calm and clear as the moon, hankers no more for continuity-he is holy.

I just love historical fiction.

Few things are more pleasant than a village graced with a good church, a good priest and a good pub.

You know, theres endorphins in laughter, as there are endorphins in running in the park.

Offend a Christian and he is obliged to pray for your salvation. Offend a Muslim and he is obliged to murder you.

It is a luxury to learn; but the luxury of learning is not to be compared with the luxury of teaching.

The sun never sets on the British Empire. But it rises every morning. The sky must get awfully crowded.