It was who they were, and it was who they always would be. They would remain forever in lust and forever in love, for theirs was a love that transcended body and mind. Theirs was a love of the soul.

I think we're supposed to know everything we can figure out. I don't think we're supposed to make up answers just because we can't stand living with unanswered questions.

I think part of making any decision in your twenties is realizing there is no twenty-four flavor table. It's a myth.

The symbol of peace cannot be daunted by evil. I smile to show the pressure of heroes and to trick the fear inside of me.

Winter, I wrote, was akin to living inside a refrigerator.

All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.

Every time I do it at least proves I can still do it.

Don't bother tellin' me what I've got comin' in the morning... I already know. I've got some feel good pills and a red Gatorade by my bed, ready to go!

What we won't do is pretend that the work of lunatic charlatans is the equivalent of "true scientific discourse." It isn't.

It's nice to just be a kid and hang out with your friends at lunch.

If you force legislators to balance, at the end of the day, if it has to be balanced, then they step up and they become legislators and can find out where to cut.