Love is harsh, and it consumes. And more than anything, it demands sacrifice.

Your life is a blank, and you're barely a shade across it.

Hate misleads, fear distorts and love blinds.

To the discovered, the discoverer can be a god.

At the heart of any poor soul not at one with the Force, there is only void.

I like to think I'm positive and optimistic about things generally, but what I write does tend towards the darker end of the spectrum.

The Force is neither light nor dark, master nor slave, but a balance between extremes.

Voyaging great distances -- through forests, from island to island, across plains and into the mountains -- is all about finding ourselves.

Nature is a big influence on my work. That's where the cosmic element comes in, an awareness of the relevance of what we do as a species, why we do it, and its implications.

If you do not fear God, then fear your dreams, because they're how He talks to you.

Dreams are life, real life, not simply reflections. Dreams are honest.

Even coal shimmers in the light

Every major question in history is a religious question. It has more effect in molding life than nationalism or a common language.

Although I studied, I have never been taught paintingbecause I possess in my psychological makeup a peculiarity that resents any outside interference.

My sister is a teacher, so I am a strong support of teachers, but I'm not going to be bound by just a certain way of talking about these things, in order for us to move forward on behalf of our kids.

By getting your customers to agree with you in small steps along the way, you have a better chance of reaching agreement when it's time to do business.

For those who never pray, maybe now you will. For those of us who attempt to pray, maybe we can pray more.

life is a series of sweet coincidences

I would rather hear the pleased laugh of a child over some feature of my exhibition than receive as I did the flattering compliments of the Prince of Wales.

Actors are responsible to the people we play. I don't label or judge. I just play them as honestly and expressively and creatively as I can.

I am ready to work, I am ready for this job and I am ready for this challenge. (on being Manchester City manager)