superpunk: "In that sense, they become like a man on a set of train tracks, who observes a train bearing down on him. He knows that he should step off the tracks, but cannot. Why? Because he does not see another set of tracks to place his feet on. What he fails to realize is - another set of tracks is unnecessary. All that is necessary is to step off the tracks onto solid ground. From there, maybe he can find another set that he likes. But the first step must be getting off the tracks that will harm him. Witnesses don't see that, in most cases. They MUST be on a set of tracks. They MUST feel special, and they MUST have a leader"

That is brilliant!

"A doctrine insulates the devout not only against the realities around them but also against their own selves. The fanatical believer is not conscious of his envy, malice, pettiness and dishonesty. There is a wall of words between his consciousness and his real self." - Eric Hoffer