Gossip is irresponsible communication. Irresponsible because it is at the expense of another person who is not there to defend herself. Irresponsible because it is not constructive: it helps no one, least of all the person being gossiped about.

He tried to drown his troubles but they knew how to swim.

People aren't grapes - you can't weigh them in a bunch, but I guess it's easier than dealing with people as individuals.

I don't believe in straight or gay. I really don't. I think we're all degrees of bisexual.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.

I don't want to die. I think death is a greatly overrated experience.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.