Dionisius

“Girls...only lift the veil over your body to the spouse who is worthy to see the glory of that unveiled mystery.”
― Jason Evert

“If you do not learn to deny yourself, you can make no progress in perfection.”
― St. John of the Cross

“To Roland's relief, Jean de Joinville came to his aid. "Sire, this good knight wants only to preserve your life. Let us all ride together against the Egyptians."
"If I ride against them alone, God will protect me," said Louis.
A new figure pushed into the circle. He wore the white surcoat and red cross of a Templar over his mail. With a leap of his heart, Roland recognized Guido Bruchesi.
Guido looked at him but did not acknowledge him. He went directly to the King.
He spoke quietly but firmly. "Sire, what you have just said is presumption."
"I do not see how that could be, brother Templar." But Louis took his foot out of the stirrup as Roland watched with growing hope. You can always catch Louis's attention with a religious argument, Roland thought, even on the battlefield.
"Sire," said Guido, "Satan tempted our Seigneur Jesus, telling Him that if He cast Himself down from the mountaintop, angels would lift him up." Guido cast a sidelong look at Amalric. "You, Sire, are being tempted to ride alone against the whole Egyptian army, expecting God's protection. You are demanding a miracle. That is presumption."
Louis was silent for a moment. "Perhaps you are right."
Roland let out a long breath.”
― Robert Shea, All Things Are Lights

“Sains dan teknologi demi kodratnya akan menggiring kita ke keseragaman, tetapi sekaligus kebutuhan anti-seragam, anti-massa, dan anti-berbaris akan semakin beraksi. Orang akan semakin mencari yang unik, yang memberi simbol kemerdekaan diri melawan kebudayaan massal dunia teknologi dan industri. Manusia massa dan kaum elite isolasionis akan berdampingan dalam satu kampung dan satu ruangan. Seperti di dalam bioskop, massal sekaligus sunyi sendirian dengan gagasan masing-masing.”
― Y.B. Mangunwijaya, Pasca-Indonesia Pasca-Einstein