The attempt and not the deed confounds us.

The attempt and not the deed confounds us.

The ascetism of early Christianity, which turned its back on the world of the flesh, had degrenerated, in some quarters read more

The ascetism of early Christianity, which turned its back on the world of the flesh, had degrenerated, in some quarters of the Church, into hatred of those who those who brought that flesh into being. Misogyny, the hatred of women, had become a strong element in medieval Christianity. Women who menstruate, and give birth, were identified with sexuality and therefore with evil. "All witchcraft stems from carnal lust, which is in women insatiable," stated the Malleus Maleficarum.

In our minds, love and lust are really separated. It's hard to find someone that can be kind and you read more

In our minds, love and lust are really separated. It's hard to find someone that can be kind and you can trust enough to leave your kids with, and isn't afraid to throw her man up against the wall and lick him from head to toe.

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what read more

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.

The lust of avarice has so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they read more

The lust of avarice has so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth.

Today, if you are not confused, you are just not thinking clearly.

Today, if you are not confused, you are just not thinking clearly.

A degree is not an education, and the confusion on this point is perhaps the gravest weakness in American thinking read more

A degree is not an education, and the confusion on this point is perhaps the gravest weakness in American thinking about education

Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst

Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst

I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.

I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.