Young people, however, tend to ignore the customs of their elders. Adolescent rebellion has been responsible for all manner of absurd costumes. The more ridiculous a certain fashion is, the more adolescents will cling to it.

"You're going to keep making these mistakes as long as you keep carrying your brain in the same scabbard with your sword, Lelldorin."

David Eddings

"The men sit around getting fat and arguing with each other about something they call “philosophy” - most of which is pure nonsense."

David Eddings