Michael

“The assault on our constitutional order was inspired by people wearing suits and ties and cloaked in the genteel language of congressional debate, but their purpose was no less ominous. We can fortify the defenses of the Capitol. We can reinforce the doors and put up fences. But we cannot guard our democracy against those who walk the halls of Congress, have taken an oath to uphold our Constitution, but refuse to do so.”
― Adam Schiff, Midnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could

“I dream of a better tomorrow. One where chickens can cross the road and their motives remain unquestioned.”
― Anonymous

“Everyone gets to the stage, or should get to it, where it's more important to stop doing things than to keep on trying to do them.”
― George Johnston, Clean Straw for Nothing

“Open places make you consider yourself?"
"Yeah," said Cooper. "Like the plains."
"And the stars?"
"Uh-huh. And the sea and the desert too, Pa says. But I dunno why that is."
Peter shrugged. "Perhaps it's because they make us feel small."
"No. They make me feel bigger, Peter.”
― Darren Charlton, Wranglestone