“The patient typically finds himself impelled by some deep, inner conviction that something is true, or right, or virtuous: a conviction that doesn't seem to owe anything to evidence or reason, but which, nevertheless, he feels as totally compelling and convincing. We doctors refer to such a belief as 'faith'.” FeelsReasonSeemsBeliefEvidenceDoctorsPatientConvictionVirtuousCompellingNeverthelessConvincing Book:A Devil's Chaplain Source: A Devil's Chaplain
“Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force. But even Capitalist cynicism will admit that however unconscionable we may be when our own interests are affected, we can be most indignantly virtuous at the expense of others.” MaySelfBeliefForceInterestCapitalismDestroyedExpensesAffectedCapitalistCynicismVirtuousSelf Interest Author:George Bernard Shaw
“Rooted in the mythology of all primitive races is the belief in a land of peace and happiness, a sort of earthly paradise, once possessed by man, but now lost, and only to be attained again by the virtuous.” MenBeliefLostRaceLandMythMythologyParadisePossessedRootedVirtuousPrimitivePeace And Happiness Book:Myths & Legends of the Middle Ages Source: Myths & Legends of the Middle Ages