Cherish

“The only person to whom you owe an explanation is God. And believe me, honey, He already knows. He knows the whole truth about everything.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year

“I offer you the words of the Polish poet Edward Yashinsky, who said, “Fear not your enemies, for they can only kill you; fear not your friends, for they can only betray you. Fear only the indifferent, who permit the killers and betrayers to walk safely on the earth.”
― Harlan Ellison, Shatterday

“Too many of our insanities are tolerated because they are harmless on an individual level—but multiply them by a millionfold and you have a nation that is culturally sick. These things stem from each individual’s conception of himself—which he arbitrarily assumes to be the nature of the world as well. These conceptions are haphazardly picked up during youth—along with all of the other opinions, neuroses, hangups and etceteras common to the human animal.”
― Harlan Ellison, Again, Dangerous Visions

“Excuses proclaim an unwillingness to change.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Listen to Your Conscience: That's Why You Have One