He Shall Fall Down Into

I Have Been Accused Of Being A ‘black Magician.’ No More Foolish Statement Was Ever Made About Me. I Despise The Thing To Such An Extent That I Can Hardly Believe In The Existence Of People So Debased And Idiotic As To Practice It.

Acts Which Are Essentially Dishonourable Must Not Be Done; They Would Be Justified Only By Calm Contemplation Of Their Correctness In Abstract Cases.

Destiny Is An Absolutely Definite And Inexorable Ruler. Physical Ability And Moral Determination Count For Nothing. It Is Impossible To Perform The Simplest Act When The Gods Say No. I Have No Idea How They Bring Pressure To Bear On Such Occasions; I Only Know That It Is Irresistible.

It Is Only Necessary To Destroy In Oneself The Roots Of Those Motives Which Determine A Man's Course, In Order To Enjoy The Omnipotence And Immunity Of A God.

For Pure Will, Unassuaged Of Purpose, Delivered From The Lust Of Result, Is Every Way Perfect.