Karen

“It starts from the premise that black connotes evil and death in all cultures and hopes to figure out if “these associations influence people’s behavior in important ways. For example, does wearing black clothing lead both the wearer and others to perceive him or her as more evil and aggressive? More importantly, does it lead the wearer to actually act more aggressive?”
― Chuck Klosterman, I Wear the Black Hat: Grappling with Villains

“It was rings that big that made our grandmothers think Elizabeth Taylor was a whore.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Attachments

“Say you want to stop snacking at work. Is the reward you’re seeking to satisfy your hunger? Or is it to interrupt boredom? If you snack for a brief release, you can easily find another routine—such as taking a quick walk, or giving yourself three minutes on the Internet—that provides the same interruption without adding to your waistline.”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

“If there is a recurring theme in Garfield’s diaries it’s this: I’d rather be reading.”
― Sarah Vowell, Assassination Vacation