Never accept the blame for what evil people do. We are all responsible for our own actions.

My mother was a children's librarian. I remember when traditional stories were revised for modern audiences until they bore only a nodding acquaintance with the originals, but were released as 'authentic Indian stories' when they were, in fact, nothing of the kind.

She understood his passion because she felt the same way: as if nothing was more important than the touch of her skin to his, as if she'd die if he left her.

A king who trusts no man is weak.

Only cowards torture women.

Love thy enemies, it says in the scriptures. My foster mother always added, "At the very least, you will be polite to them.

Mine, ... Mine is what she is.