It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.

It is surely harmful to souls to make it a heresy to believe what is proved.

For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, read more

For all his learning or sophistication, man still instinctively reaches towards that force beyond. Only arrogance can deny its existence, and the denial falters in the face of evidence on every hand.

He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.

He was like a cock who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.

Heresy is a cradle; orthodoxy a coffin

Heresy is a cradle; orthodoxy a coffin

Nobody can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it read more

Nobody can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his own.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance.

Indeed heresies are themselves instigated by philosophy.

Indeed heresies are themselves instigated by philosophy.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- read more

The difference between heresy and prophecy is often one of sequence. Heresy often turns out to have been prophecy -- when properly aged.