Bodies wear out to remind us they are temporary, and force us to spend more thought on our spirits

There is a cruelty that lurks in some men’s souls which is only released when they have other men in their power.

Wine could become a place rather than a beverage.

Waiting is worse than knowing. Grief rends the heart cleanly, that it may begin to heal; waiting shreds the spirit.

The pain we bring to others we cannot escape ourselves.

He took her into his arms again, using all his strength to be gentle, and let his lips touch hers so lightly he could hardly feel it.

Dreams can be relentless tyrants.