* I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in. * I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just assholes. * I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and it only takes suspicion, [...]

The strong young man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He made a special case of making fun of one of the older workmen. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. “Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is?” he said. [...]