“ Barack Obama strikes at the heart of our deepest insecurities. He is a good father while many of us aren’t. He wears suits to his job while we wear overalls, if we’re lucky enough to have a job at all… J.D. Vance
“ For kids like me, the part of the brain that deals with stress and conflict is always activated...We are constantly ready to fight or flee, because there is a constant exposure to the bear, whether th… J.D. Vance
“ ...intricate stone carvings and wood trim gave the law school an almost medieval feel. You'd even sometimes hear that we went to HLS (Hogwarts Law School). J.D. Vance
“ There is nothing lower than the poor stealing from the poor. It's hard enough as it is. We sure as hell don't need to make it even harder on each other. J.D. Vance
“ To this day, being able to “take advantage” of someone is the measure in my mind of having a parent. For me and Lindsay, the fear of imposing stalked our minds, infecting even the food we ate. We reco… J.D. Vance
“ But yeah, like everyone else in our family, they could go from zero to murderous in a fucking heartbeat. J.D. Vance
“ ...Mom equated money with affection...but I never cared about the money. I just wanted her to be healthy. J.D. Vance
“ A young man was sitting at home when a terrible rainstorm began. Within hours, the man’s house began to flood, and someone came to his door offering a ride to higher ground. The man declined, saying,… J.D. Vance
