Illnesses represent human judgments of conditions that exist in the natural world. They are essentially social constructions - products of our own creation.

Reality" is defined not as something that exists "out there" for the scientist or anyone else to discover but as a social construction that emerges from and is sustained by social interaction.

...[D]eviance is an attributed designation rather than something inherent in individuals...

What each culture views as the cause of madness is dependent on its world view.

Was Deirdre right about me purposely wanting relationships that were impossible?

Love is something you have or don’t have. Love is like a fever.

Do not speak harshly to a grown-up man. He is old enough to be your father.

No one is an environmentalist by birth. It is only your path, your life, your travels that awaken you.

I swim a lot. I swim most days.

So be it. I'll wear my iron and hold my tongue. A man who won't listen can't hear.

What we must understand is that the industries, processes, and inventions created by modern science can be used either to subjugate or liberate. The choice is up to us.

Our brains have just one scale, and we resize our experiences to fit.

Obviously he deserved that Finals MVP award. He is a great talent and he is a huge reason why we are celebrating.

We see considerable strain in Russia, and that's obviously a matter of concern to us. It's in the very strong self-interest of Russia to continue on the reform path.