Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite, don't be precious about your first draft, it's an architectural blueprint to a whole building, be your own worst critic, confront your weakness and remember it's a craft.

Humiliation scars deeper than the lash.

To be desired by those who are themselves highly desirable is in itself an aphrodisiac.

Indeed, you become what you eat. In which case I am an onion. Layered, slightly sour and guaranteed to bring tears to the eyes.

The worst enemy is one whose doctrines are founded in hate and are thus beyond debate.

Danger is an aphrodisiac.

Intelligence is power; it is the flame behind the spark of intrigue. Find out all the facts and stamp out the fire. Demystify.