Even the most evil of men and women, if you understand their hearts, had some generous act that redeems them, at least a little, from their sins. – Orson Scott Card
There is a hearty Puritanism in the view of human nature which pervades the instrument of 1787. It is the work of men who believed in original sin, and were resolved to leave open for transgressors no door which they could possibly shut. – James Bryce
I suppose women are attracted to the bad-boy image sometimes because its fun to have an adventure. Its like eating junk food… its fun at the time, but ultimately not the best choice. – Dita Von Teese
The young think that failure is the Siberian end of the line, banishment from all the living, and tend to do what I then did – which was to hide. – James A. Baldwin
