The boundaries of "our universe" are not the boundaries of "the universe."

There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating: people who know absolutely everything, and people who know absolutely nothing.

Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.

Ah, cruel 'tis to love, And cruel not to love, But cruelest of all To love and love in vain.

Parents do not owe their progeny an inheritance no matter how much money they have. One of the surest ways to produce loafers and freeloaders is to let children know that their future is assured.

Truth is like a waterslide-only fun when it's slippery and wet.

I have a faithful joy and a joy that is lost. One is like a rose, the other, a thorn. The one that was stolen I have not lost.

The problem we are dealing with at the border is not a Democratic problem. It is not a Republican problem. It is an American problem.

To believe that one, or even three, mates can supply all the things one needs from one's friends is as stupid as believing married couples must do everything together.

It was one of those and so they died/the end stories, that made us demigods feels all warm and fuzzy inside.-Percy

You get your inspiration - suggestions - wherever you have to, even from your mother.