Every man hath a general desire of his own happiness and likewise a variety of particular affections, passions, and appetites to particular external objects. – Joseph Butler
The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. Its more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back to what you were. However it leaves an indelible mark on your psyche. – Alex Lifeson
Truth should not be forced it should simply manifest itself, like a woman who has in her privacy reflected and coolly decided to bestow herself upon a certain man. – John Updike