I have come to think of violence as a self-perpetuating mania of the power of the aggressive over those less strong.

I hated myself for needing him at such times, for craving his strength whenever I felt upset.

If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school.

Fine. Everybody wears seatbelts. No radio. No distractions.” Ben shot Hi a stern look. “No running commentary.” “Your loss,” Hi said. “To the pimp ride!

Experience is a valuable thing. It enables us to recognize mistakes when we repeat them.

Death in anonymity is the ultimate insult to human dignity.

I work with the dead, but I am working for the living.