“As sure as shadow follows substance and the sun rises on the east and sets on the west, a person who exercises professional excellence will be followed by success.”

“The excellent person manages himself. He will not allow the environment to manage him.”

“The present and the future belong to believers and practitioners of excellence; not the "dinosaurs.”

“We must cooperate to turn this country around; otherwise there will be no more future to speak of for our children.”

“Were they ready? Did the sun rise in the east and set in the fucking west?”

“The Freemen have 987 levels of membership, the first three of which are achieved merely by filling out an application. The 8th level is granted upon full acceptance into the local lodge, the 13th following Initiation, the 21st at the end of the Initiate's second week, and the 89th the first time he brings snacks.”

“Pinot Noir country. My grape. The one varietal that truly enchants me, both stills and steals my heart with its elusive loveliness and false promises of transcendence. I loved her, and I would continue to follow her siren call until my wallet--or liver, whichever came first--gave out.”