That's the magic of revisions - every cut is necessary, and every cut hurts, but something new always grows.
Don't tell people you care about them when all you really care about is getting your own way.
You're supposed to be kind to everyone, because you never know when you're meeting an angel.
If people knew who the angels were, they would be very nice when they saw one and would still do their same evil garbage when they thought none were around. Knowing who they are defeats the purpose.
People can love their lies, tell their lies, believe their own lies until hell pays a visit.
There are times in life to grow, and there are times in life to shine. One can't grow and shine at the same time; it just doesn't work that way. Now you're growing. Tomorrow you'll shine.
It's fine to be insane as long as you keep it to yourself.
I used to tell moms that for the sake of their well-being they had to put themselves first. But I know now that's not always possible.
I'm pretty conservative when it comes to money. My parents were very working class and constantly working. There was always a very strong work ethic and that's put a more conservative, "save for a rainy day" mentality into me.
What might be good for ratings can be bad for the country. The hard-core partisans are self-segregating themselves into separate political realities. But the majority of Americans are starting to wake up to the game.
I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream.