There isn't heartache if there hasn't been joy. I wouldn't feel loss if there hadn't been love.

Literature makes history come to life. It is maybe the most accurate depiction of history, especially literature that was written in the time period depicted in the story.

Everybody who is somebody becomes nobody the moment they fail

I think people are like that. When you really look at them, you stop seeing a perfect nose or straight teeth. You stop seeing the acne scar or dimple in the chin. Those things start to blur, and suddenly you see them, the colors, the life inside the shell, and beauty takes on a whole new meaning.

Cages come in lots of different colors and shapes. Some are gilded, while others have a slamming door. But golden handcuffs are still handcuffs.

Someone told me once that to create true art you must be willing to bleed and let others watch.

I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy, and when you get tired of looking at me, I promise I’ll sing.