The dissolution of the nation destroys the national religion, and dethrones the national deity.

But, strictly speaking, this mythology was no essential part of ancient religion, for it had no sacred sanction and no binding force on the worshippers.

That the God-man died for his people, and that His death is their life, is an idea which was in some degree foreshadowed by the older mystical sacrifices.

In better times the religion of the tribe or state has nothing in common with the private and foreign superstitions or magical rites that savage terror may dictate to the individual.

The land of a god corresponds with the land of his worshipers.

The god, it would appear, was frequently thought of as the physical progenitor or first father of his people.

No matter how many compromises were made along the way, no matter what happens in the future, a book is a thing to behold.

Where is miracle? None they can’t see.Where is hope? I only see light on the sea.

The camera for an artist is just another tool. It is no more mechanical than a violin if you analyze it. Beyond the rudiments, it is up to the artist to create art, not the camera.

I first think of intelligence. You need it for surviving in Italy because Italy is so pompous.

The dilemma for women - writing after everything else was finished - has prevented women from reaching their literary potential for centuries.

Tug looked nervously at his master. Horses aren't supposed to fly, he seemed to be saying.

We are opening up an enormous new era in archaeology. Time capsules in the deep oceans.

You're up to something," I said. He turned, eyes wide, long fingers pressed to his heart. "Moi?" "Yeah, you.

Happy is the moment we sit together, with two forms, with two faces, yet one soul. You and I.

You don't have to be the specialist on everything. You can try to inform yourself.