If the prodigal son had never left home, the fattened calf would still be alive. Autore: Chuck Palahniuk Copy Quote More from Chuck Palahniuk “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but watch out for those damn words.” “She's so thin she's either dying or rich.” “Without animals, there would be no humanity. In a world of just people, people …” “Arson, kidnapping, I think I'm up to murder. Maybe all this will get me just a …”