What you call life is but a dream, and reality is relative.

A gift involves sacrifice. If you give away something that you no longer value or want, it cannot be a gift. It is simply a discarded item.

Fear sees, even when eyes are closed.

I appreciated art, long before I could produce it.

Verily, a man should not cling to those who have passed, for he will likely neglect service to the living.

Optimists are usually inexperienced.

I have been so very, very fortunate in my life. I've met or been in contact with several of my childhood heroes. I've interacted with people all over this planet, and even though I couldn't possibly hope to remember all their names, I remember a photograph, a poem, a sound, a joke, kind words of encouragement. All is not lost.