blessed beshewho isbothfuriousand magnificent

The only freedom that lasts comes from pursuing what we want when we want what we ought.

And everyone lived happily, thought maybe not completely honestly, ever after. The End.

If you believe everything you feel is an illusion then you’re delusional. Your emotion is part you. You’re made with it. Denying it and thinking it is all your mind, is denying your existence.

In a capitalist society there are always inequalities of class and wealth. People who inherit money and property will always see themselves as being superior to those who have to work for it.

My mom grew up in the Soviet Bloc, and she was a Tiger Mom. We didn't get away with much.

Unused ability, like unused muscles, will atrophy.

My body is a temple, and my temple needs redecorating.

I was used to hanging out late after playing a gig - you mix adrenaline with alcohol and you can stay up all night.

The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.

Don't you *ever* let go?" "I haven't yet." "Why?" "I suppose... because in this world, after everyone panics, there's always got to be someone to tip the wee out of the shoe.