“I feel like I've had bad nights or destructive nights or nights where ...” — Julien Baker Quote

“I feel like I've had bad nights or destructive nights or nights where I don't remember anything or nights where I was seriously injured or seriously in danger. And I remained nihilistic and unconcerned because it felt like there was no alternative.”

“Passivity is a tacit endorsement of evil we are too afraid to oppose actively.”

“I think people learn best and are more engaged when it's just normal relatable situations that illustrate the principles they're discussing.”

“Homeboy Bakery is an alternative to kids who have found themselves, regrettably, in gangs and want to redirect their lives.”

“You just have to stand and grit your teeth and know your poll numbers are going to go down - and mine have - but you gotta grit through it because the alternative is unacceptable.”

“I would only read the novels that people classify as 'beach books' if I were being held prisoner and the only alternative was the 'Book of Mormon.'”