United States of Japan Quotes

“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, United States of Japan

“Why don’t people fight for change?” “Because the ones who do get hunted down.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Since we're all snails riding on the razor's edge, we might as well say it as it is.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“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, United States of Japan

“Regret is like a mental parasite that alters your behavior.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“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, United States of Japan

“Jesus and Yillah showed they were superior to the world by dying for it."

"Doesn't sound so superior," Ben commented.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“I think most people are afraid to love because they want the freedom to suffer alone.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“There's no ideology, only people.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Life is all about lies. It's about what you can stomach.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“There’s no ideology, only people. And”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Kujira crunched her fists and the monster within died. The biomorph melted into a reservoir of rancor and loathing. Kujira”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“the sensor readings of hundreds of humans were crushed into millisecond flatlines. “A”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Do you regret marrying a traitor?” “You’re not a traitor.” “I’ve betrayed the whole world for you,” Ezekiel”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“The bullets echoed death’s siren muted by gunpowder dissipating into smoke.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Akiko was in a store that sold memories, a mishmash of tawdry emancipation bottled into faked vulnerability and fingernails from forgotten musicians grilled on kebabs of misplaced desire.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Akiko was in a meeting with her superior officers when she farted and tore a hole in her chair. The fart was so powerful, her commanding officers fell back.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Is there anyone in the world we don't have to lie to?"

"Ourselves"

"Most people still do"

"Most people still do”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“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, United States of Japan

“Times will change. Peace changes even the worst of killers," Ruth said.

"Into what?" Ezekiel asked.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“I sometimes wonder about all of that. Gods, their commands, all the things people do in their names. Is any of it what they really want?”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“We’ll all burn in hell for this,” she said. “If there is a hell.” “I didn’t know my father caused this.” “It’s more complicated than that.” “Is it? We’re all guilty of someone else’s sins until they become our own. Then”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Shouldn’t we be magnanimous with the locals? It’s their gods that have abandoned them, not ours.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“So perhaps these Americans can never be tamed. I’ve”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Ignorance is worse than authorization.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Honor is the only thing that separates us from animals.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan

“Nations warred over anthills and pride.”
― Peter Tieryas, United States of Japan