The sleep of reason gives birth to monsters
I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.
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Alexander the Great, or Macedon
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At birth, I was cast into a flaming pit of scum forgotten by God.
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Mickey Knox, “Natural Born Killers”
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Historical experience is written in blood and iron.
I ain’t proud, but I ain’t stupid
Oligarchy: A government resting on the valuation of property, in which the rich have power and the poor are deprived of it.
Here’s what I know, Ricky. If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, you own it. If it doesn’t, you don’t own it. And if it doesn’t, you’re an asshole. Like you.
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Bubbles, Trailer Park Boys
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Safety. Obscurity. Just another freak in the freak kingdom
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Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.
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Alexander the Great, of Macedonia
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Inside me I’m screaming, nobody pays any attention. If I had arms, I could kill myself. If I had legs, I could run away. If I had a voice, I could talk and be some kind of company for myself. I could yell for help, but nobody would help me… S.O.S. Help…
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Joe Bonham, Johnny Got His Gun
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