Humans like to glamorize evil with images. There is nothing glamorous about abuse. #humanity #failure #propaganda

“Remember how you used to be. Aren’t you glad you aren’t the person you were yesterday? Now, imagine how you will be tomorrow. Just because you’re lost today doesn’t mean you were or will be. You know the way. You just have to take it.” #writing #character

Who is the most reviled author? Why? I’m sure someone will bring up JKRowling. Let’s dispense with that. #author

Do people still wear suits and ties to work if they aren’t required to do so?

“‘Heroes are a fiction made to make us feel better in our pain. We prefer to sit around and moan. We are placated sheep looking forward to our slaughter. We were meant for more.’ Jason examined the old man who sat staring up at the stars. ‘What are sheep?’ ‘We all are.’” #writing

“People who have never suffered don’t care if you do.” — ancient proverb I just made up

“Life is like a box of chocolates. Crusty-white and old.” #writing #throwawayline

“You can accept your fate, but don’t give up when you do.” #writing #character

“Frailty, my boy, isn’t a sign of age. It’s a sign that you’ve given up.” #writing #character

“Legalized abuse is still abuse.” #writing #throwawayline

“He sat on his throne of gold having outlawed gold.” #writing

“If you don’t have friends, you’re in the wrong place.”

“Complaining exposes your weakness.” — ancient proverb I just made up

“There is a speed to thought. Therefore, there is an an acceleration to thought. That’s just the physics of thought. Most, rarely get out of first gear.” #writing #character

“Good luck coupled with intelligence is a potent force. Few are lucky. Even fewer are intelligent.” #writing #character

“We are all The Other. No one conforms. No one belongs. The best any of us can do is be ourselves and gather people around us who see something of themselves in us.” #writing #character

“His life was steeped in mystery and the tea trade.” #writing #throwawayline

“‘No one is perfect. So sayeth the Lord, thus convicting himself.’ — Jan, the Lost Apostle.” #writing #throwawayline

“The fact that someone demands you comply with their wishes because they assert their authority to do so, or threatens to harm you if you refuse, means they are wrong and should be challenged.” #writing

“Life is full of people who walk one path while claiming the other.” #writing

The thing about humans is they think other humans want to do the right thing. History and current events prove otherwise. #humanity #failure

Be. Before you no longer can. #life #success

Just because you’re alive doesn’t mean you live. #life

OK. “To Gain Knowldge - Coins of Destiny 3” outline complete. Now, I’ll have to write it. But that will have to wait until next week. #writing

Happy World Lion Day Too bad there aren’t many.