“The right thing was confusing, and difficult, and sometimes Jason wondered if it was in fact a nonexistent ideal, like heaven or the American dream. There was no right thing. You did what you did for whatever reasons occurred to you at the time, depending on whichever emotion was running thickest in your blood. Your desire and fear and adrenaline and longing. You made your choice and came up with the reasons later.” ChoicesEmotionLogicDecisionsReasons Book:The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers Source: The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers
“Marriage - as its veterans know well - is the continuous process of getting used to things you hadn't expected.” KnowsLifeWellsUsedProcessMarriageExpectedVeteranFunny Marriage Author:Thomas Mullen
“I'm hopeful that people don't give up on marriage. When it works, it's a gift from God because you can't always have it work out the way you want.” PeopleWayWantGivingFamilyGiving UpWork OutHopefulWorking ItDon't Give UpGift From God Author:Thomas Mullen
“Laughing at ourselves is possible when we are able to see humanity as it is - a little lower than the angels and at times only slightly higher than the apes.” LittlesAbleHumanityLaughingHigherQuietAngelApes Author:Thomas Mullen
