Bob Murray

“I believe in good and evil," said Jem. "And I believe the soul is eternal. But I don't believe in the fiery pit, the pitchforks, or endless torment. I do not believe you can threaten people into goodness."

Tessa looked at will. "What about you? What do you believe?

"Pulvis et umbra sumus," said Will, not looking at her as he spoke. "I believe we are dust and shadows. What else is there?”
― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel

“The imitation of Christ is the joyful participation in the sorrows of the world.”
― Joseph Campbell, The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work

“I would be as free as air; and I'm down in the whole world's books.”
― Herman Melville, Moby-Dick or, The Whale

“For though consciences are as unlike as foreheads, every intelligence, not including the Scriptural devils who "believe and tremble" has one.”
― Herman Melville, Billy Budd, Sailor