The opposite of happiness is—here’s the clincher—boredom.
My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...
A building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom.
The father who has selflessly poured himself into the life of his children may leave no other monument than that of his children. But as for a life well lived, no other monument is necessary.
The warrior's nobility is like a prostitute's smile, the truth of which is self-interest.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Eschew evil and it`s machinations.
I would have followed you to hell and back... if only you'd lead me back.
Do not be afraid of what should be afraid of you
To create well I have to be in a good mood, happy and cool.
Her screams spiraled up into the night air