Take these," said the old man, holding out a white stone and a black stone that had been embedded at the center of the breastplate. "They are called Urim and Thummim. The black signifies 'yes,' and the white 'no.' When you are unable to read the omens, they will help you to do so. Always ask an objective question.

I will be capable of loving, regardless of whether I am loved in return, Of giving, when I have nothing, Of working happily, even in the midst of difficulties, Of holding out my hand, even when utterly alone and abandoned, Of drying my tears, even while I weep, Of believing, even when no one believes in me.

I'm not doing anything, and yet I'm also doing the most important thing a man can do: I'm listening to what I needed to hear from myself.

when fate is very generous with us, there is always a well into which all our dreams can tumble.

Only by accepting our desires can we have an idea of who we are.

The power of storytelling is exactly this: to bridge the gaps where everything else has crumbled.

To believe in your choice you don't need to prove that other people's choices are wrong.