Fate carries its own clock.

Sometimes you think the whole world is falling, and it's only yourself that's leaning.

We look into mirrors but we only see the effects of our times on us - not our effects on others.

You can taste a word.

I tell stories to music and, thank God, in tune.

Never, never rest contented with any circle of ideas, but always be certain that a wider one is still possible.

A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing.