My memories are like a shuffled deck of cards, each one coming up at random.

My dad believes that bad disguises itself - that danger hides. I think it's the opposite. The truly horrible things about the world are always reaching out for you.

Some memories are presents that I'm unable to unwrap over and over.

The boy I used to know as Thomas Merker has been erased--replaced with a personality programmed by television and commercials to act a certain way.

Puberty flicked a switch inside of them and dreams were replaced by hormones and college prep courses and varsity sports while I continued to look for faeries in the woods behind my house.

I'd love to go out with you, but I'd hate to deprive some village of its idiot.

I don't care what you think. You're not my brother," Clary said. "You're a murderer." "I really don't see how those things cancel each other out," said Sebastian.

I am not a child, I think for myself. No man can think for me.

No man has a more perfect reliance on the alwise and powerful dispensations of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks His aid more necessary.

It fascinates me to create beautiful paintings with the simplest means.

The best people in the world aren't those who never fail - but those who fail and learn something from it. I hope that your goal in life isn't to slide safely into death not having screwed up much.

Ever since the world ended, I don't go out as much

Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions.

Eating a healthy diet is not just about eating a few special foods. There's a bigger picture. You need to practice moderation, eat a variety of foods, and get enough physical activity.

Every man is captain of his career and there must be cooperation all around if he is to get what he wants out of life.