10 Quotes & Sayings By Travis J Dahnke

Travis J. Dahnke is a writer, editor, and translator from the Bronx. His work has appeared in numerous print and online publications both in the United States and abroad. He teaches in the English Department at Hunter College, City University of New York Read more

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I believe all people are assholes. You won't find anyone that you like. You'll just find someone you dislike a little less than the last asshole. And I can't wait for that day. To have a woman that I can say I dislike a little less than all the other assholes. Travis J. Dahnke
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Seeing pictures of other places around the world makes me feel more important. Reminds me, even though life is short, there's so much to do. Travis J. Dahnke
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Being in a wheelchair has made everyday things difficult. Things you wouldn't imagine. Like the looks I get at high school basketball games when they tell everyone to stand for the National Anthem. Travis J. Dahnke
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A lot of people will ignore positive words when they are down and accept negative words. Those people never get better. Travis J. Dahnke
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Sometimes when I'm writing, I wonder if the words have a mind of their own, and if they're really just using me as a puppet to manifest themselves. Travis J. Dahnke
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Sometimes, when I'm alone, I wonder if it really counts as being alone, since I am covered in millions of other living organisms. Travis J. Dahnke
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One time, I went to a restaurant and I asked the waiter for some food for thought. He left, came back, and tried shoving a sirloin in my ear. Travis J. Dahnke
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When a fire rises, don't be quick to worry. Find the purpose of the fire, if it's negative, water it down, if positive, feed the flames. Travis J. Dahnke
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I knew a kid who stuck a knife in the toaster on a few occasions. He learned it hurt. He grew up to be a great electrician. Travis J. Dahnke