Dark Fire

Man is an angry, savage being. Sometimes faith becomes an excuse for battle. It is no real faith then. In justifying their positions in the name of God, men silence God.

... there is nothing under the moon, however fine, that is not subject to corruption.

her whole being dominated by her hatred of the savage God before whom she meant to martyr herself.

it made me think of all the generations who had lived in this City, dashing and scurrying through their lives, some to leave great monuments and dynasties of children, others rushing only to oblivion.

justifying their positions in the name of God, men silence God.