On the other hand, when we disown our beliefs, we lose touch with ourselves. We no longer know who we are or what we believe and neither does anyone else.

When we own our beliefs, we have clear boundaries. We know what we believe and we know what others believe. There is no confusion. Our identity is strong to us and everyone else.

Socialism is the abolition of human self-alienation, the return of man as a real human being.

In the 19th century inhumanity meant cruelty; in the 20th century it means schizoid self-alienation.

With her own hand she'd painted herself into a corner, and then out of the picture altogether.

It is more substantial to represent a purpose, rather than just a title.