There must necessarily be grades of elevation in individual beliefs, suited to the needs and cravings of each individual soul.

A creed that fills the shallow with satisfaction leaves but an aching void in the deep.

It is not of the slightest consequence how the belief starts; differentiated it is bound to become.

The higher minds alone can rest content with abstract imaginings; the lower must have concrete realities on which to pin their faith.

With them, inevitably, ideals degenerate into idols.