No. But then the American Government--whatever branch--has never really grasped the concept of tribal identity. - Laurell K. Hamilton

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Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do.

Laurell K. Hamilton

No. But then the American Government--whatever branch--has never really grasped the concept of tribal identity.

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Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.

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My father had taught me to be nice first, because you can always be mean later, but once you've been mean to someone, they won't believe the nice anymore. So be nice, be nice, until it's time to stop being nice, then destroy them.

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Love sucks. Sometimes it feels good. Sometimes it's just another way to bleed.

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There comes a point when you either embrace who and what you are, or condemn yourself to be miserable all your days. Other people will try to make you miserable; don't help them by doing the job yourself.

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We are not made up only of our light and happiness but also of darkness and sorrow. To deny the darkness of yourself is to deny half of who you are, and when you love, truly love, you need to love the whole person not just the part that smiles and waves, but the part that thinks murderous thoughts and knows that pain is both pleasure and temptation, but still thinks puppies are really cute.

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