I was against felonies when a misdemeanor would do.
The majority never has right on its side.
Writing has. . . been to me like a bath from which I have risen feeling cleaner, healthier, and freer.
Marriage! Nothing else demands so much of a man
To live is to war with trolls.
A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.
Public opinion is an extremely mutable thing
The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through.
Thus it is that our faith and trust in our Heavenly Father, so far as this mortal experience is concerned, consists not simply of faith and gladness that He exists, but is also a faith and trust that, if we are humble, He will tutor us, aiding our acquisition of needed attributes and experiences while we are in mortality. We trust not only the Designer but also His design of life itself, including our portion thereof!
The cost of leadership is self-interest.
Helena (Bonham Carter) is one of the coolest kindest women I've ever met. We had so much fun. She has the best sense of humor. I loved her fairy godmother. It came at a point during night shoots where I was exhausted. It was trippy, weird and cold. . . and then Helena showed up. It was like this bright light on the horizon; it was wonderful.