“Some people do not want to examine religious influences of child maltreatment. However, if we fail to look at all influences and risk factors, then we are allowing some forms of abuse to continue and, therefore, are guilty of maltreatment ourselves.”

“Religion can bring great comfort to children.It can also turn their lives into a living hell.”

“If we chose to refuse irony, we risk becoming irony's dupe.”

“He squinted at me. "What are you wearing? Is that some new form of birth control?”

“Each store will fulfil some of your needs, but no individual store can meet all of your needs. Learning how to set realistic expectations now and in future relationships requires you to examine each of the existing stores to see what they can offer.”

“Some of the dead are too useful for sympathyThe past we own exists on stone and white paper.”

“Maybe next time we just open the door and start out with some bitch slapping.”