"The Satanist knows that he is an animal. He accepts it, he embraces it, and he understands that to deny one's true nature is to invite misery and failure. He does not waste his time seeking approval from those who scorn him, nor does he bend to the will of the unworthy. Instead, he rises, stronger and more resolute, carving his own path without guilt or shame. To be hated by fools is a badge of honor, for their scorn only proves one's strength and individuality." –Anton LaVey