“however, he brought to mind instances of cultured fellows that promised so brilliantly nipped in the bud of premature decay and nobody to blame but themselves.”

“Nip it, Nip it in the bud.”

“It is strange that people train themselves so carefully to go to waste so prematurely”

“Working with Your Budding Adolescent: 16 to 24 WeeksWhen you and your puppy reach the budding adolescent stage, you may feel like hiding in the closet. Some days are livable. However, other days you feel like moving. Your puppy doesn't listen or respond to known directions. He bolts, chases, and nips at everything that moves. He demands your attention and barks or mounts you when he doesn't get his way. He insists on being the center of attention every moment of every day.Keep in mind that this stage is normal. I managed to live through it, and you will too.”

“When gods die, self-respect buds', murmured Orland Fank. 'Gods and their examples are not needed by those who respect themselves and, consequently, respect others. Gods are for children, for little, fearful people, for those who would have no responsibility to themselves or their fellows.”

“Well, the family always was bright, and brightness, as you know, decays brilliantly.”