The traumatized soul finds no rest in conditions of peace. It’s forever questing for violence, for action, for the same combination of factors which gave rise to it in the first place.

The true test of a soldier’s mettle is whether or not they will cling to what they believe in, even in the face of impending death.

It was unhealthy to get too attached. Such things were best reserved for people who had a life expectancy

There are no injuries that run so deep that one can't add insult to them and make them feel even worse.

When the universe presents unexpected gifts to those who feel undeserving, how else are they to react, except with sheer paranoia?