He taught by example. Everything he did, I did the opposite.
A tree has more dignity in a single leaf than mankind in its entire history.
He needed to believe that their shared ordeal had brought them closer, but she wanted as far away as possible.
Help line
If considering jumping, press 1.
If considering overdose, press 2.
If considering strangulation, press 3.
If considering firearm, press 4.
Is any word more ominous than the word ominous?
He was what we called a “heel-stepper.” Every response started with “yes, but no.”
Birds invented music; flowers invented art.
Our moments together were uniformly unpleasant, but I was grateful for every one.
To become accomplished is to experience a great loss.
Outside: collar up. Inside: collar down.
Could be a little better, but could be a lot worse. Thank you.
Senses diminished but still delivering a convincing reality.
Every night you experience something far stranger than any drug.
You know you locked the door, but since you’re still there, it couldn’t hurt to check. And that’s when the trouble begins.
Teasing an announcement no one is waiting for.
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