Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens.

Fools talk, cowards are silent, wise men listen.

somethings can only be seen in the shadows

Barcelona is a very old city in which you can feel the weight of history; it is haunted by history. You cannot walk around it without perceiving it.

All true stories begin and end in a cemetery" - The Shadow of the Wind

Every labyrinth has its minotaur

The haunting of history is ever present in Barcelona. I see cities as organisms, as living creatures. To me, Madrid is a man and Barcelona is a woman. And its a woman whos extremely vain.

A good liar knows that the most efficient lie is always a truth that has had a key piece removed from it.

Waiting is the rust of the soul.

Sometimes we think people are like lottery tickets, that they're there to make our most absurd dreams come true.

One mustn't dream of one's future; one must earn it.

With great hotness comes great responsibility.

But was you not afraid, good sir, when you see him come with his club?""It is my duty, " said he, "to distrust mine own ability, that I may have reliance on him that is stronger than all".

Simple music is the hardest music to play and blues is simple music.

When you've finished the film and everybody's already made back all their money, everybody just leaves you alone and I'm very happy. That's what it has to be like.

As you meditate, you will be able to look at the beauties and horrors of life and accept them with an equal mind. You will love more and be kinder to those around you.

People can live tremendously rich, blissful, ecstatic lives. But the first thing is, we have to accept our responsibility.

Put all the pervs in jail, bring back the birch and cat-o-nine tails.

The Revolutionary Guard controls almost everything in Iran, and this is hurting the people.

At the moment, the choice would be simple. I can survive just fine without either of them.

Latin food is my guiltiest pleasure and my demise. My trainer hates when I go home to visit my mom and her cooking.