141 quotes
Those who can kill themselves do, and those who can’t, teach philosophy.
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
When a species fixates on the supernatural, it ceases to mature.
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
As with the rest of Phoebe’s species, Julie must not let her become dependent upon supernatural solutions, trading one addiction for another.
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
Many are the consolations of literature, and not the least such solace occurs when an annoyingly virtuous hero succumbs to carnal temptation.
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
Maybe I’ll end up on the fun side of her pants some day.
This Is the Way the World Ends (1986)
Life’s meaning doesn’t come from God! Life’s meaning comes from life!
Towing Jehovah (1994)
People are always asking, does God exist? Of course she does. The real question: what is she like?
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
If nothing else, their adventure had proved that God was not about to put science out of business.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
My own preliminary diagnosis is that I am out of my skull and getting farther from its vicinity every day.
Bible Stories for Adults (1996)
“Everyone here does think as I do,” replied Nefertiti Jones’s double, “and consequently I have no enemies.”
The Wine of Violence (1981)
But just because our Creator subcontracts evil out to me, we mustn’t neglect to notice the blood on His hands.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
The Sermon on the Mount—it never ends for you, does it? If somebody kicks your right buttock, turn the other cheek.
Only Begotten Daughter (1990)
Curse God, and die. To George it seemed like remarkably sage and relevant advice.
This Is the Way the World Ends (1986)
Tez always had warm feelings about paradoxes. It was the scientist in her.
The Wine of Violence (1981)
The new homeland bulged with the sort of free-for-the-grabbing bounty that invites greed, envy, exploitation, profiteering, and politics.
The Wine of Violence (1981)
Fair are the daughters of men, and fairest are those who read. Is there any creature more desirable than a damsel in intellectual distress?
The Philosopher's Apprentice (2008)
I’ve gone insane, Michael decided, retrieving a cowhide-bound appointments book from his valise. Only certifiable schizophrenics showed meetings with God on their calendars.
Bible Stories for Adults (1996)
“What’s theodicy?” asked Anthony.
“Hard to explain.”
“Sounds like idiocy.”
“Much of it is.”
Towing Jehovah (1994)
Although covetousness is not my only flaw, it seems to cause me more pain than all my other sins combined.
Blameless in Abaddon (1996)
Gravestones, he knew, were educational media, teaching that life has limits: don’t set your sights too high.
This Is the Way the World Ends (1986)