A book either knocks you down or raises you up.

The abundance of beards in periods of social unrest, times of revolt or upheaval, should be noted. It’s the handiest way people have of making themselves mysterious.

You see, the notion of “sin” is for me an abstraction. There’s no such thing as “sin”. There’s only such a thing as “tactlessness”.

Doesn’t being over-familiar put you at a disadvantage? A more formal way of speaking doesn’t just mean you’re being polite, it’s also a way of protecting yourself.

I’ve always believed that the only defeats and victories that matter in life are those you lose or win alone, against yourself.

Imbecilitatea indoctrinata e mai greu de suportat decat imbecilitatea pura si simpla.

Dumneata esti tot ce am detestat mai mult in viata. O fata desteapta. Groaznica specie.

Barurile astea sunt ca femeile: nu ştii nici de ce vin, nici de ce te lasă.

Sometimes symbolism is too obvious.

Doesn't being over-familiar put you at a disadvantage? A more formal way of speaking doesn't just mean you're being polite, it's also a way of protecting yourself.