The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. Many have fallen by the edge of the sword but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

The shriek cut thinly though the drizzling dimness, holding for a long moment. At last it broadened and dropped to the old.

...often, stepping outside your comfort zone is not careless irresponsibility, but a necessary act of obedience.

Almighty Lord deliver us from every hidden trap.

I am permitted to travel in the corridor between sky and heather" from the poem "Beyond the Beacon" in TerraAffirmative

I was disappointed, but I kind of knew it was going to be an uphill struggle because of how strong the first season [of "True Detective"] was.

There will be no equity without solidarity. There will be no justice without a social movement.

I read very, very little fiction as a kid. All the books I can remember are junior science books.

Is this year over yet? Too many people are passing away. Rest In Peace, George Michael.