Writing gives you the illusion of control, and then you realize it's just an illusion, that people are going to bring their own stuff into it.
We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
Anger at lies lasts forever. Anger at truth can't last.
An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.
If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself.
I was the kid next door's imaginary friend.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.