If you write, one of the questions you're always trying to answer is, Where do you get your ideas? And, if you write, you know how pointless a question this is and how difficult it is to answer.
“So, these political activities will create friction in and of themselves, and in this environment of friction there'll be additional violence.”
“Great God of the Ants, thou hast granted victory to thy servants. I appoint thee honorary Colonel.”