Large, complex, lengthy works of art often carry more status than small, uncomplicated, short artistic works. The novel is considered more significant than a short story. The symphony, more weighty than a song. An oil painting, more noteworthy than a watercolour. If value is thought of separately to an artwork's monetary price, the time and effort something takes to make is of less importance.

The quality of art is not defined by its size, medium, or duration, but by its ability to provoke.

When people meet me, they view and hear me in a way I do not know. They see my outside, my surface in the world. A mirror does not show this. They see the way I hold myself, the way I move, my face, my clothes. They hear me speak in ways I cannot sense. They like my look or not, and I have little sway.

Most of what I think and feel remains unseen - most of who I am and hope to be. Friendship is that rare uncovering of most.

The purpose of a weapon is to cause harm. If I own an object that has been designed as a weapon, I have greater potential to inflict harm, whether it is used to attack or defend.

The sum total of harm is only reduced by those with courage who choose not to carry or use a weapon.

By causing harm to others, I cause irreparable harm to myself: I make it easier to harm again.