and so will the world end, I think, a victim of love rather than hate. For love's ever been the more destructive weapon, sure.

Do you believe in an afterlife?" the gunslinger asked him as Brown dropped three ears of hot corn onto his plate. Brown nodded. "I think this is it.

Man has come to dominate the planet thanks to two essential traits. One is intelligence. The other has been the absolute willingness to kill anyone and anything that gets in his way.

He removed his unvaluable valuables and dumped his shirt, pants, and skivvies into a letter slot.

When all else fails, give up and go to the library.

Don't look back, never look back. How often do people tell themselves that after an experience that is exceptionally good (or exceptionally bad?)? Often, I suppose. And the advice usually goes unheeded. Humans were built to look back; that's why we have tat swivel joint in our necks.

It's a hard life if you don't weaken.