There is no fair in life and death. If it were, no good men would die young.

Remember, the only difference between 'marital' and 'martial' is where you put the 'i'.

...You can go your whole life collecting days, and none will outweigh the one you wish you had back.

The dead sit at our tables long after they have gone.

It's the same thing with faith, by the way." We don't want to get stuck having to go to services all the time, or having to follow all the rules. We don't want to commit to God. We'll take Him when we need Him, or when things are going good. But real commitment? That requires staying power‎-‎-‎-in faith and in marriage." And if you don't commit? I asked. "Your choice. But you miss what's on the other side." What's on the other side? "Ah." He smiled, "A happiness you cannot find alone.

I believe the biggest themes of life are put into the best focus when held up against the very sharp light of mortality.

No matter how smart she appeared, she was fragile at her core.