The German philosopher Walter Benjamin had the curious notion that we could change the past. For most of us, the past is fixed while the future is open. – Terry Eagleton
It is true that too much belief can be bad for your health. – Terry Eagleton
For the liberal state to accommodate a diversity of beliefs while having few positive convictions is one of the more admirable achievements of civilization. – Terry Eagleton
Most poetry in the modern age has retreated to the private sphere, turning its back on the political realm. – Terry Eagleton