His voice carried authority the way Ben & Jerry's carries calories.

Secrets aren't secret. They're just hidden treasures, waiting to be exploited.

Batterers aren't renowned for taking responsibility for their abusiveness, Sam. They tend to shed blame like a snake molts.

I fell in love with the Mediterranean philosophy of good wine, good food and family.

Laziness is when you accede to the misconception that work is unnecessary.

Truth was she liked that he came after her. She liked the thought of being under submission to him in an intimate way. It was a welcome desire which Wharick alone sparked.

He says "You are my property" and I feel relieved. After all, no one wishes to shatter what he owns.

I remember when you could get a good, virgin meal for half the price.

Your children learn more of your faith during the bad times than they do during the good times.

I think it's easy to get a book in a bookstore. I think it's just damn near impossible to get a book out of a bookstore.

Christianity gave eroticism its savor of sin and legend when it endowed the human female with a soul.

Living with my mom, I saw how she used language to cross boundaries, handle situations, navigate the world.

Dear doctor, you must not only let the patient tells his story, but you should also try to understand it.