Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)

by S.T. Abby

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance. —Confucius

The superior man is aware of righteousness; the inferior man is aware of advantage. —Confucius

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. —Confucius

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? —Confucius

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness. —Confucius

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. —Confucius

Death and life have their determined appointments. —Confucius

When anger rises, think of the consequences. —Confucius

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. —Confucius

I’ll even let you lock the door so you feel safe.”

I used to lock my bathroom door too.

You feel vulnerable when naked and distracted by the shower. You feel like you’re too easily a target.

One man ruined her.

I’ve felt so pointless all these years, but if I can reconcile what happened to me by being what she needs…maybe it won’t all seem like it was pointless.”

Never contract friendship with a man who is not better than thyself. —Confucius

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. —Confucius

“It’s often easier for someone to believe evil can’t exist inside someone they love, than to admit they’ve failed someone who should be more important.

“Unless he’s a groomer. It’s rare, but some pedophiles select children they can groom and have long-term relationships with, that way, when their bodies are old enough, he can take more than just some touching from them.”

He wants their tears as children. As women, he wants their submission. Most groomed children either break psychologically, or kill themselves. Some of these could be suicides.”

“I should have tried harder.

“Bad enough to leave scars on her soul,