
1990s, Long Walk to Freedom (1995)
Source: Burned
1990s, Long Walk to Freedom (1995)
“I want your love and I want your revenge
You and me could write a bad romance”
Bad Romance, written by Lady Gaga and RedOne
Song lyrics, The Fame Monster (2009)
“If you want to make God laugh, tell her your plans.”
Source: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
“You don’t knock on the devil’s door, boy, unless you want him to answer. (Ravyn)”
Source: Dark Side of the Moon
Variant: Sometimes people try to destroy you, precisely because they recognize your power — not because they don’t see it, but because they see it and they don’t want it to exist.
“If you want enemies, excel your friends; but if you want friends, let your friends excel you.”
How to Win Friends and Influence People
2010s, 2016, September, First presidential debate (September 26, 2016)