For any scientist the real challenge is not to stay within the secure garden of the known but to venture out into the wilds of the unknown.

Universities are the cathedrals of the modern age. They shouldn't have to justify their existence by utilitarian criteria.

The flower that smells the sweetest is shy and lowly.

I get to a certain point, and I think in a novel it's about the third draft, when I want other eyes on it.

People you don't love can't hurt you.

One of the things you learn at drama school is not to play the result, but just to play the moment.

For the gift of life, the only true thanks was in living fully, and facing death with honor.

I've never particularly liked bankers.

I'm the mirror to your mood, you hate me and I hate you.

Relax in the precious arms of the Holy Spirit.