Book: Rebel angels

Are you one of those who mirror you need to exactly to tie a tie, and then to look into the eyes of himself.

He seems conscientious, and it is harmful. Overly active conscience and no sense of humor - a dangerous combination.

Well, maybe a little sorry for myself does not hurt, when no one else pity is not expected.

Over many years of observation I realize that the property of the person - much more true key to his character, than all words and actions. If you understand the language of things.

... It [sense of humor] - an excellent seasoning for any character and almost replaces common sense, not to mention wisdom.

Men who actually do not like flowers very few, and those who do not respond to a beautiful woman, even less. It is not sex; it is spiritual growth, which bestows beauty.

We tend to think that human knowledge is progressive: as we know more and more, it must follow that our ancestors knew less than us, and grandparents even less. But most likely another theory: maybe we're just in different time learn things from different angles and in different ways. And it sheds new light on the whole mythology: myths are not dead, we just do them now differently understood and differently applied. If you think superstition is dead, visit some exam and see how many sorts of amulets and talismans dragging students.

You see, the body is a factor that will not escape. You can maintain good physical form for its type, but radical change is impossible. A healthy person is not one who has turned himself into a Greek statue, and the one who lives in accordance with his body.

The fate of the person plays a role and meted out to him the stock of mind, character, diligence, and courage, but they can all be in the garbage, unless another factor that nobody likes to talk: ordinary dumb luck.

You know, the old friends do not choose; sometimes you have to accept them as they are. If you know the person for several years, then most likely it will be in your conscience all your life...

If you have been denied the opportunity to die a natural death is a terrible theft of human dignity.

In my head for a few seconds was swept by a storm of arguments, as always happens in humans, the loser in the dispute.

... These days so many marriages falling apart because people are afraid to set a bar high enough: upon marriage, they one eye mow in the direction of the fire exits, instead of accepting it as a state from which there is nowhere to retreat.