William, please. Heed your heart." He thrust his foot into the stirrup. "No, it's a singularly unreliable organ. I think I'll use my mind, and...cons… - Melinda M. Snodgrass

William Henry, when you were my student you honored me by noting down my words and philosophical maunderings. What said I on the subject of hate?"
"A strong man hates no one, is enraged with no one," whispered William.
Spinoza continued. "He who lives under the guidance of reason endeavors as much as possible to repay hatred with love and nobleness. He who wished to avenge injuries by reciprocal hatred will live in misery. Hatred is increased by reciprocated hatred, and, on the contrary, can be demolished by love.

Clouds boiled like a brooding frown in the west, and the sun drew fire from them as it sank burning and orange into their billowing embrace.

His heart and mind must be pure. He must put aside fornication—"
Sagitta chuckled. "Dear Father, sex is the ultimate creative power. Your faith's rejection of that principle will be its downfall.