Johan Twiss > Quotes

“Not only was she the most beautiful woman in any room, but she was the kindest, smartest, most talented, and toughest person I ever knew. And I’m a better man for it.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“War is hard, it’s sad, and it’s deadly. But sometimes we have to fight to protect our freedoms and way of life, because if we don’t, who will”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Then one day, it all changed. Somehow, I pulled the painting with the fruit into this new world created in my head—a place I like to call my mind palace.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“It’s good to have a melting pot of friends. You need a little variety in your life. It’s like music. We’re all different and play our own instruments, but to make music, real, beautiful music, you gotta blend together.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“You owe me nothing, my boy. If we owe anyone anything, it is God. Remember that”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Every woman deserves to be complimented. Since when did that become illegal”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Few gifts are as precious as the gifts of freedom and freewill.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“Rebellions are like stubborn, whiny children. Often they fizzle out on their own when left alone and ignored. But occasionally, they must receive quick and decisive punishment to correct their attitudes, so an example may be set for their siblings.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“Nothing hurts a man’s ego like hearing a pretty girl talk about all the cute guys she likes. Guys who are not him, that is”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“A dream cannot become reality without vision and sacrifice. But in order to dream, one must sleep.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“A good parent will teach their kids to be kind and forgive others. If we had a little more of that in the world, it would be a much happier and safer place”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“The only thing you need to know about the war is that it’s over and we won. Let’s just say there was very little beautiful music during the war, and we had to fight to get it back. But some things are worth fighting for.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“But for the first time in my life, I wanted something more than to get better myself—I wanted Solomon to get better.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“A father should never stop talking to his son. No matter what…”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“But after all I have witnessed in my time, that faith is but a shadow in the darkness.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“No, he’s Muslim. I know what you’re thinking—a Muslim and a Jew as best friends, but it’s true. We both call each other ‘little brother.’ He says it to me because he’s two months older than I am. I say it to him because I’m a foot taller than he is.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“We have to fight, because if we don’t, who will”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“But, Vietnam is different than my war. We were fighting for freedom back then. This, this war now, I don’t know what we are fighting for. I don’t know what we are sending our kids to die for”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Normally when a girl you like calls you a friend, a guy might feel a little let down”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Sometimes I just wished life could be different”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“At one point in my life, I may have sided with the rebels and their values, but now I believe their rebellion must be crushed.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“But apparently having a lightsaber doesn’t make one a Jedi”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“I break out of my prison, to come see you in your prison, and then you insult my attire?”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Here you must face your fears and learn humility through your tears. Three rights do not make a wrong, but poor choices will make your journey long.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“Death is not permanent here, but be warned, it will be painful. Remember that pain is a teacher. Love is life.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“I'm turning into an old man now, and the more I look back, the more I realize it's not the success and the wealth that makes my life fulfilling, it's the journey and the people, especially family.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“With every war, sacrifices must be made.”
― Johan Twiss, Sim 299

“Accept it and learn from it, but don’t dwell on it. Dwelling on it will do you no good”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“The only thing you need to know about the war is that it’s over and we won. Let’s just say there was very little beautiful music during the war, and we had to fight to get it back. But some things are worth fighting for”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace

“Becoming a parent is life-changing. There's no doubt about it. But when you give all of your love to your children and your , that love only grows. It's life-changing, alright. And it will bring you more joy than you can imagine.”
― Johan Twiss, 4 Years Trapped in My Mind Palace