The main element crucial for the survival of life is also a demon in disguise

That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable.

...I retreat into my fictional world where everything makes sense - but even there I can't even control what people do...

If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.

Don’t try to live to make an impression on anyone. Accept God’s provision for your life. Don’t live or act beyond the measure of the Grace of Christ upon your life.

I try and stay away from my comment section on Twitter. But for the most part, the response that I get usually is very positive - and so it's nice.

There are 400,000 species of beetles on this planet, but only 8,000 species of mammals.

(Djinn are essentially vapor.) "I blew him away.

Got a long list of ex-lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane. But I got a blank space baby, and I'll write your name.

A passion for continual learning, a refined, discerning ear for the moral and ethical consequences of their actions, and an understanding of the purposes of work and human organisations

You can literally force yourself to be courteous, happy and enthusiastic with every person you meet. After you have forced yourself to be so for a short period of time... the habit takes over.