14 Quotes & Sayings By Peter Tieryas

Peter Tieryas is a former journalist and English teacher. After graduating from the University of Maryland, he taught for ten years, before moving to Japan to teach English as a Foreign Language. He was born in Japan and raised in the U.S. and now lives near Tokyo, where he continues to write and teach.

I think most people are afraid to love because they...
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I think most people are afraid to love because they want the freedom to suffer alone. Peter Tieryas
Times will change. Peace changes even the worst of killers,...
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Times will change. Peace changes even the worst of killers, " Ruth said." Into what?" Ezekiel asked. Peter Tieryas
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You want a happy family?"" I'd love a miserable one where everyone hated each other."" Why?"" So we could find redemption in each other's arms. Peter Tieryas
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Why would a god sacrifice her life if she was God? Just show real power and send an army of angels and there'd be no debate. Peter Tieryas
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There's no ideology, only people. Peter Tieryas
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Turn your cheek' only works with physical slaps, only works pre- Second coming. Against guns, bombs, and the most inhumane practices ever conceived, we must protect ourselves. We must become the agents of God's vengeance. Peter Tieryas
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Ignorance is worse than authorization. Peter Tieryas
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Life is all about lies. It's about what you can stomach. Peter Tieryas
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That a universe exists within every human being. That to the blood cells and organs in your body, you are god. That this universe is only one individual among infinite others. Peter Tieryas
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Regret is like a mental parasite that alters your behavior. Peter Tieryas
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Honor is the only thing that separates us from animals. Peter Tieryas
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Walking on water is easy if you know where to step. Peter Tieryas
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Doubt is the only reliable source of creativity. Peter Tieryas