"Manipulation is the new gospel and its priests sermonize on profit, exploitation, distortion, climbing the social ladder and looking out for number one. Conformity to this corruption has the seductiveness of “success”, and success promises comfort. In practice, it leads to dehumanization and isolation. We distance ourselves from the troubles and afflictions of our fellow beings. We harden ourselves to pain. Ultimately we lose grip on those values that make us whole."
- Bill Ballantyne