Even when the world is going to total s***, people can’t get past their own self-interest.
Even greed has its limits.
Drinking alone is like dancing alone.
Denial is a special privilege of the rich.
Credentials don’t mean s*** when they decide you’re a spy.
Complacency is the enemy of empires.
Civility is an illusion. Savagery is the default state of humanity.
Booze is meant to make you feel good, not taste good.
Beauty and love are fleeting but powerful.
Art rarely goes viral, but dark deeds seem to be contagious.
A parent’s love for his or her offspring is one of the prime movers of human experience.
A great journey starts with a single step.