“Original sin and conscious awareness of human fallibility is the perpetual agent of transformation in human affairs. Humankind’s behavior is pathological; it is an admixture of instinct and reason, kindness and cruelty, immorality and seeking redemption.”

“The only recourse for an escape artist from world affairs is to explore their inner sanctum where hopes, dreams, insecurities, and despair collide.”

“While the surcease of pain might produce the sharpest moment of rapture, the cessation of pain by itself does not create long-term happiness.”

“The universal story is composed of segments of anxiety, disappointment, profanity, prayers, heartache, tragedy, and despair.”

“Expressing doubt is how we begin a journey to discover essential truths.”