"The American empire is hovering between life and death."

"It's so overwhelming. It's almost better than winning the lottery, because you worked for it. It's like something you want all your life, but you never thought it would happen, and all of a sudden it …"

"We were born alone and we will die alone. But, while we are on this planet, we must accept and glorify our act of faith through other people."

"Self-sedation seemed to require more alcohol than it used to, a problem easily remedied."

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever can not take care of themself without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, "If I live…"