Rachel

“Two sturdy oaks I mean, which side by side, Withstand the winter's storm, And spite of wind and tide, Grow up the meadow's pride, For both are strong   Above they barely touch, but undermined Down to their deepest source, Admiring you shall find Their roots are intertwined Insep'rably.”
― Henry David Thoreau, Friendship

“As long as the spotlight remains fixed on the victims, light can’t shine on those who are actually responsible for the problem.”
― Jackson Katz, Every Man: Why Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue, and How You Can Make a Difference

“Through drowsiness, your body is telling you that you need to rest. By drinking a caffeinated drink, you are telling it to go to hell.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Life is also, as George Carlin taught us, a zero-sum game. We all lose in the end. We all die screaming. If that’s the case, we might as well make for ourselves a paradise in this world. Make yourself happy and comfortable as often as you can, because sooner or later, the infinite hands you a bill for all these goods and services. What”
― Kevin Smith, Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good