Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.

Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.

The noble person uses things; the lesser man is used by things.

I don’t mind growing old. I’m just not used to it.

Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain