Having courage does not mean we are unafraid.

At our best, we are all teachers

Sometimes guns really matter. Protecting those who need protection - children, women, minorities in rough parts of town, old folks living in places where cops aren't nearby. Guns are true empowerment for the powerless.

Most people don't grow up. It's too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older.

There are some nights when sleep plays coy, aloof and disdainful. And all the wiles that I employ to win its service to my side are useless as wounded pride, and much more painful.

I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody.

Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise.