Honey, I liked the Harry Potter movies, too, but that doesnโt mean I ran out and got a Dark Mark tattooed onto my left forearm like you did.
Jim ButcherBigots see something they expect and then they stop thinking about what is in front of them. It's probably how they got to be bigots in the first place.
Jim ButcherโIt isn't enough to stand up and fight darkness. You've got to stand apart from it, too. You've got to be different from it.
Jim ButcherI had a vague memory of being that ridiculous at one time. Let he who hath never worn parachute pants cast the first stone.
Jim ButcherBecause even if they are doing something immoral, I'd be an idiot to start criticizing them for it if I wasn't perfect myself. Smoking is self-destructive. Drinking is self-destructive. Losing your temper and yelling at people is wrong. Lying is wrong. Cheating is wrong. Stealing is wrong. But people do that stuff all the time. Soon as I figure out how to be a perfect human being, then I'm qualified to go lecture other people about how they live their lives.
Jim Butcher