Characterization is integral to the theatrical experience.

A man's weaknesses may intrude on his faith but they do not diminish it.

The cruelest thing you can do to a person who's living in panic is to offer him or her hope that turns out false. When the crash comes its intolerable.

You're on your own now. You are not helpless. You will find your way.

Visions of one powerful scene after another parade across his inner screen, each exploding with drama and meaning

Hope is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective. A lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is just fine as long as its contained.

There'll come a moment when you think you can make it, and you'll try.