Glassy Eyes

"Glassy Eyes" may be my favorite phrase in the English language.

Phalanx

The only way to beat a phalanx is to throw bodies at it. There's no secret move or strategy -- just a lot of people have to die before you break it. What are you willing to throw your body at for a victory you will never live to see?

First

Everyone wants to be the first soldier over the wall; nobody wants to take three steps and then get stabbed in the heart. But that's what it means to be the first one over. You die a quick death that feels meaningless, never knowing the outcome of the battle.

I feel like that's what I do every day. Good news is, I know who wins the war. And if I keep at it, every now and then I might see some progress.

SynthsX2

If hi-gain synths are wrong, I don't want to be right.

Kids

Why little kids are awesome (not an exhaustive list)

- Stick 30 little kids in a room together. In 10 minutes they start making friends, regardless of whether or not they are from the same culture, have the same background, or even speak the same language. Now stick 30 adults in a room together 3 days a week for an entire semester. They will leave without even knowing the name of the person next to them.

- Kids hate sleeping -- and as far as I can tell it's because they hate the idea of missing out on even a few hours of life. Adults hate waking up because they hate having to deal with life.

- I swear that by age 4 kids can tell whether you respect them or not, whether you are cool or socially awkward, and whether or not you are a tool.

- Kids tend to like good music.

Mediocre

One of the saddest things in the world is to meet someone who is mediocre at what he does, but seems to think he is great at it.

Also, "Mediocre Okre" would be a fantastic band name.