Until we invent telepathy, books are our best choice for understanding the rest of humanity.

The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates, and weeps. It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can't.

To know who you are without any delusions or sympathy is a moment of revelation that no one experiences unscathed.

I am not who I was, but I know who I am.

I'm healthy as an ox. And you?" "To compare myself with a bovine would be both ridiculous and insulting, but I'm fit as ever, if that is what you are asking.

When you teach them-teach them not to fear. Fear is good in small amounts, but when it is a constant, pounding companion, it cuts away at who you are and makes it hard to do what you know is right.

Some troubles no one else should have to endure,especially not those you love.