One single act of defiance against power, against the State that seems omnipotent but is not, transforms and transfigures the human personality. At least for a time. For a while. Perhaps that is enough.
Edward AbbeyGood writing can be defined as having something to say and saying it well. When one has nothing to say, one should remain silent. Silence is always beautiful at such times.
Edward AbbeyGovernment should be weak, amateurish and ridiculous. At present, it fulfills only a third of the role.
Edward Abbey