"Truth makes many appeals, not the least of which is its power to shock."

"Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money."

"There are places and moments in which one is so completely alone that one sees the world entire."

"The danger of success is that it makes us forget the world's dreadful injustice."

"No child wants to fall off a jungle gym or slide. Accidents are an unfortunate fact of life, but to lower every last slide and jungle gym to a height that would only interest a toddler is doing our children a grave disservice."

"While a strong presence on our southern border is imperative, the border cannot be secured unless we enforce our internal laws and stop ignoring the open complicity of U.S. companies and foreign nations to promote illegal activities."

"Silence is a true friend who never betrays."

"The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of their blood."