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

“If there’s one thing America will always lead the world in,” Harold said, “it’s assholes with guns.”
― Jason Mott, The Returned

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

“If you want to stop smoking, ask yourself, do you do it because you love nicotine, or because it provides a burst of stimulation, a structure to your day, a way to socialize? If you smoke because you need stimulation, studies indicate that some caffeine in the afternoon can increase the odds you’ll quit. More than three dozen studies of former smokers have found that identifying the cues and rewards they associate with cigarettes, and then choosing new routines that provide similar payoffs—a piece of Nicorette, a quick series of push-ups, or simply taking a few minutes to stretch and relax—makes it more likely they will quit.3.28”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business