William Staikos > Quotes

“The most important commandment is that it is easy to be cruel, but it takes effort to be kind.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“Racism the safety net for the stupid.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“Part of growing up is when you stop assuming someone will treat you just as fair as you treat them.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“I love you too,’ I thought. ‘Mom, I don’t mind if you embarrass me anymore. It really doesn’t bother me. Why did you have to go?”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“More reporters shouted, and guards moved them away in the air and on foot. As they did, more kept coming towards us. They did not appear to have the mannerisms of a person, but that of a desperate wild animal.
“What’s wrong with them?”
“Money makes the world go around, Salan. It’s their job,” sighed Mr. Gram.
“They’re like caged animals. Couldn’t they be less aggressive?”
“That doesn’t get listeners. A reaction on the radio gets people tuning in. Just say nothing to them. They aren’t worth your voice or time,” Mr. Gram grinned.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“It’s funny how rarity can be attractive to some, but a nuisance to others.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“What about dad? Why is he never here? Doesn’t he care?”
“Don’t talk about him that way, Salan.”
“Why do you defend him?!” I screamed.
My mother's eyes watered, she walked up to my chair to hug me. “Because he gave me you,” she whispered.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“You should because blind faith in your country or religion will get you killed. I don’t want to find out my son is dead fighting another man’s battle. People use others in this world. Learning to read people is more important than learning to read any academic textbook. I’ve listened to university graduates, and they still have learned nothing about the world they live in.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“Like anything, religion can be abused, and some who follow religion are easy to manipulate. That’s why our military uses it for initiation. They don’t want a soldier who is worried about death, so they tell them they go to an afterlife. It’s tactically smart but morally wrong. As a war general, you get yourself a useful pawn.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception

“I can only afford five apples instead of eight. I’m so broke!” exclaimed one woman.
“I know, right,” replied another.
Their conversation made me sick.”
― William Staikos, Untold Deception