In the northern hemisphere, always dressing according to the season: bare arms in spring (however cold it is) and woolen jacket in winter (however hot it is).
In the southern hemisphere, covering the Christmas tree with fake snow even though winter has nothing to do with the birth of Christ.
Assuming, as you grow older, that you're the guardian of the world's wisdom, even if you haven't necessarily lived enough to know what's right and wrong.
Going to a charity tea party and thinking that you've done your bit toward putting an end to social inequity in the world.
Eating three times a day even if you're not hungry.
Using your car as a weapon and impenetrable armor.
Swearing when in heavy traffic.
Believing everything your child does wrong is entirely down to the company he or she keeps.
Marrying the first person who offers you a decent position in society. Love can wait.
Always saying, "I tried" when you didn't really try at all.
Avoiding depression with large daily doses of television.
Believing that you can be sure of everything you've achieved.
Assuming that women don't like football and that men aren't intersted in home decorating and cooking.
Being afraid of having an endoscopy (if you're a man) and giving birth (if you're a woman).
Everything in life is about sharing; it is part of the human condition
I've met a man and fallen in love with him. I allowed myself to fall in love for one simple reason: I'm not expecting anything to come of it. I know that, in three months' time, I'll be far away and he'll be just a memory, but I couldn't stand living without love any longer; I had reached my limit.
Oddly enough I never used to suffer from depression on cold, gray, cloudy days like this. I feel as if nature is in harmony with me, that it reflected my soul.
We must buy jewelry; it identifies us with our tribe, just as body piercing identifies those of a different tribe.
The Warrior knows the value of persistence and of courage.
He too knows how to lose.
When he wins the battle, the Warrior celebrates.
The Warrior tries to enjoy the small everyday things of life.
With confidence, he open the door of life presented to him.
He is as wise as a serpent and as innocent as a dove.
A Warrior of the Light does not accept gifts from his enemy.
