Christian morality (so called) has all the characters of a reaction; it is, in great part, a protest against Paganism. Its ideal is negative rather than positive; passive rather than action; innocence rather than Nobleness; Abstinence from Evil, rather than energetic Pursuit of Good: in its precepts (as has been well said) 'thou shalt not' predominates unduly over 'thou shalt.

~ John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill Abstinence Characteristics Commandments Innocence Morality Nobleness Paganism Precepts Reaction

Of all the parts of your body, be most vigilant over your index finger, for it is blame-thirsty. A pointed finger is a victim’s logo.

~ Joseph Brodsky

Joseph Brodsky Judgement Nobleness Projection Victims