It's hard to get justice in the real world. It's possible in fiction.

She would disappear folded like origami into her own dreams

Traffic in Joburg is like the democratic process. Every time you think it's going to get moving and take you somewhere, you hit another jam.

Fashion is only different skins for different flavours of you.

There are only so many plots in the world. It's how they unfold that makes them interesting.

Can't reinvent the wheel. But you can put your own spin on it.

The problem with snapshots is that they replace actual memories. You lock down the moment and it becomes all there is of it.

Everyone lives three versions of themselves; a public life, a private life and a secret life.

Only other people can make you feel real.

Memory is curated. All this paraphernalia you collect to ward off forgetting

You have to get up pretty early in the morning to invent the news.

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere.

All healthy men have thought of their own suicide

But love is an emotional thing, and whatever is emotional is opposed to that true cold reason which I place above all things.

don't make me regret this" I said, breathless. " You haven't regretted me once". He kissed me, and I answered so hungrily I thought my lips would bruise. Patch&Nora ( p. 180)

People ask me why I'm so hard on men. It's because they've gotten a really easy ride. And it's not that I think women should take over the world. But I do think it should be 50/50.

I do not see any reason why animals should be slaughtered to serve as human diet when there are so many substitutes. After all, man can live without meat.

In order to change unwanted habits and actions, it is important to take the time to get to know yourself.

I would like to be a heart surgeon or brain surgeon... something with that knowledge and the ability to save a life would be pretty cool. I wasn't that good in science class, though.

The stones were sharp, The wind came at my back; Walking along the highway, Mincing like a cat.

Summer has always been my favorite season. I feel happier.