I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.
Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you.
Resist much, obey little.
I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.