Often I didn’t think I was cut out for the way the world is, being born into a common culture and system I would never choose for myself.

In the lowest of lows you can learn the highest of highs, and that often when you get to the point of wanting to die, it’s because you already have and are truly aching to live.

An emotionally abusive relationship, in very simplistic terms, is much like standing up in a too hot bath and sinking back in so as not to feel so dizzy.

It's time to fill the void with me.

There is a division within the neo-conservative movement, which is, by the way, one of the tests of its authenticity as a tendency. I would say I was a supporter of Paul Wolfowitz.

War hurts. It hurts no matter which sides the bombs are falling on.

It took me a while to realize that's just your body preparing you to do something.

The conscience is more wise than science.

When you run for president of the United States, everybody does the same thing in the campaign-they talk about veterans, how much they admire them, how grateful they are.

I willingly confess that it likes me better when I find virtue in a fair lodging than when I am bound to seek it in an ill-favored creature.

It's when you've found out how to do certain things, that it's time to stop doing them, because what's missing is that you're not including the risk.

I understand English; I read and write English perfectly, but the accent won't go away.

Like a red morn that ever yet betokened, Wreck to the seaman, tempest to the field, Sorrow to the shepherds, woe unto the birds, Gusts and foul flaws to herdmen and to herds.