Bill Ellis > Quotes

“...evil is not always opposed to religion. Indeed, when evil appropriates the ideals and institutions of religion, the results are far more damaging than when individuals carry out self-consciously evil acts.”
― Bill Ellis, Raising the Devil: Satanism, New Religions, and the Media

“The very idea that a demon—even Satan himself—could be reduced to the status of a moving planchette, performing tricks and answering trivial questions for a group of college students, is in itself a fundamentally comic concept, however many risks the tradition says accompany it.”
― Bill Ellis, Lucifer Ascending: The Occult in Folklore and Popular Culture

“What should you learn from Ellen when building your own fearless brand? It’s rather simple— Be authentic! – The absolute core element of any successful brand—any fearless brand—is authenticity. Embrace who you are, what your company or product or service genuinely are. Free yourself from any secrets. Create an emotional connection – Authenticity guarantees that you will be able to connect with the people, prospects, fans or customers you are trying to reach. Those are the ones who define your brand. They’ll know if you’re genuine and relevant—and they’ll know equally well if you’re not.”
― Bill Ellis, Women Who Won: Stories of Courage, Confidence, Vision and Determination