Importanter

There may be ſome Reaſon, why the Matrimony is interdicted unto the Clergy; but we have much higher, greater and importanter Cauſes, to let them have, and enjoy the Liberty to marry.

The Deacons had beaten Memphis State in the eighth game of the season in every statistical category—except the score, which was 23-14 in favor of Memphis. The coach had said statistics are important. But some are importanter than others.

“Are you coming up with me?” / “No. Your mother’s going.” / “I think Mom’s got a boyfriend.” / “That’s not interesting to me.” / “Well, it should be.” […] / “You don’t know. Why do you think you remember everything and think you’re thinking?” / “I don’t know.” […] “That stuff just comes back around all the time.” / “Do the things seem important to you?” / “Importanter than what?” / “I don’t really know. Importanter than something else you might do.” The debating club, getting your Junior Life Saver’s certificate, anything in the here and now.