A man must be prepared to face life, as well as death, there's no escape from either.

Once, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is justice, and with God lies the privilege of mercy. But even God, when he intends mercy, needs tools to his hand.

If none of us ever fell short, or put a foot astray, everything would be good in this great world, but we stumble and fall, every one. We must deal with what we have." - Cadfael, Pg. 245-6

Innocence is an infinitely fragile thing and thought can sometimes injure, even destroy it. - Pg. 254

I didn't care who kissed you first as long as I kissed you last."-George from If We Kiss

Dignity, and even holiness too, sometimes, are more questions of coat and waistcoat than some people imagine.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

And then there was the way you cast your gaze, A coldness so chilling that it could cause a fire.

To those leaning on the sustaining infinite to-day is big with blessings.

Europe is so well gardened that it resembles a work of art, a scientific theory, a neat metaphysical system. Man has re-created Europe in his own image.

I still get really nervous, though, before each performance. It kind of hits about 15 minutes before we go onstage - sometimes I don't even want to go on. But once I'm onstage I'm fine

We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe.

Genuine and true love is so rare that when you encounter it in any form, it's a wonderful thing, to be utterly cherished in whatever form it takes.

There are specific times where film noir is a natural concomitant of the mood. When there's insecurity, collapse of financial systems - that's where film noir always hits fertile ground.