James

“The truth can cause a lot of trouble for those who are not supposed to know it.”
― Margaret Atwood, The Testaments

“You can teach a viper to eat from your hands, but you cannot take away how much it likes to bite.”
― Madeline Miller, Circe

“When the earth opens up under your feet, be like a seed. Fall down; wait for the rain.”
― Alexander Chee, The Queen of the Night

“In 1945 and 1956, two researchers analyzed the donated bodies of four adult males, and estimated that the average male offers about 125,822 calories from protein and fat. That number is far below what other red meats like beef or boar can offer. (Yes, you heard me, humans are red meat.)”
― Caitlin Doughty, Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? And Other Questions About Dead Bodies