People take conventional ways that other people have always decorated their cars, and use them as ways of giving other people permission to approach them.

That if you could acquire enough, accomplish enough, you’d never want to own or do another thing. That if you could eat or sleep enough, you’d never need more. That if enough people loved you, you’d stop needing love.

The truth is, immigrants tend to be more American than people born here.

This isn't about love as in caring. This is about property as in ownership.

I am not loved. I am not a beautiful soul. I am not a good-natured, giving person. I am not anybody's savior.

You can say anything if enough people will listen.

After you hear even the shortest great story, it should fill you with a little bit of fear.