History is written by the victors. Legends are woven by the people. Writers fantasize. Only death is certain."To Die for One's Country is Glorious, " p. 131

The past was a minefield about which few maps seemed to agree. And why should that surprise me? It's a big place.p. 30

Success is a trophy, a title, something gained, attained or retained. Fulfilment, true happiness, contentment.... bliss is the gift of the self-realised. That is the real prize.

The monks used to say that he was more drawn to those who were more sinful, and the greater the sinner the more he loved him.

In this life I choose you.

Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

I'd like to state that Spike Lee is not saying that African American culture is just for black people alone to enjoy and cherish. Culture is for everybody.

I don't go for very handsome men. Like they say in England, toy boys break too easily.

We have within reach, now, the attainment of almost every dream of mankind.

I don't do any research. It's all about gut. Editing - it's always about gut.

I don't think you fully appreciate the importance of Illusion in life, the Essential Nature of Lies and Deception of the body politic.

...and yet I am what they think I am.