The cunning of egotism
- The continual outpouring of sex and violence in the media is "a serious psychological study into the human condition."
- The selfish act of marriage is "sharing".
- Hatred of others is "disapproval".
- Living in a pleasant dream is "positive thinking".
- Failure is "a stepping stone to improvement".
- An indescribable source of happiness is "spiritual".
- The opposing beliefs of other religions are "challenging".
- Earnestness - as a means to escape seriousness.