You grow up to become living proof of your parents' limitations. Their less-than masterpiece.

Do you remember when you were 10 or 11 years old and you really thought your folks were the best? They were completely omniscient and you took their word for everything. And then you got older and you went through this hideous age when suddenly they were the devil, they were bullies, and they didn't know anything.

Just for the record, she still loves you. She wouldn't bother to torture you if she didn't.

Have your adventures, make your mistakes, and choose your friends poorly -- all these make for great stories.

I tiger can smile A snake will say it loves you Lies make us evil

To preserve yourself as the center of the world, to stay your own best authority on everything, your own expert on all topics, infallible, omniscient. Always, every time of the month, forever: Use birth control.

The one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person.