A fanatic is a nut who has something to believe in.

The recognition of pain and fear in others give rise in us to pity, and in our pity is our humanity, our redemption.

The world is full of broken people. Splints, casts, miracle drugs, and time can't mend fractured hearts, wounded hearts, wounded minds, torn spirits.

Grief is a healthy emotion, and it's healthy to embrace it. By accepting loss, we clarify our values and the meaning of our lives.

The sane understand that human beings are incapable of sustaining conspiracies on a grand scale, because some of our most defining qualities as a species are inattention to detail, a tendency to panic, and an inability to keep our mouths shut.

Home was not a perfect place. But it was the only home they had and they could hope to make it better.

Fear is a poison produced by the mind, and courage is the antidote stored always ready in the soul