Stories last longer: but only by becoming only stories.

God, he thought, her eyes are so bright, flashing, deep, full of promise, all those things eyes are in books but never are in life, and she was his.

Almost as soon as it was lit it began to sound as though it were running down, but in fact it would continue to run down for a long time. He knew the feeling.

Only nurture a broken heart that recognizes it, and is willing to put in the work of minding.

One may suffer the long-term in order to grow in appreciation for the small things. For in short-term suffering, one only notices the large.

Might have just been an innocent bystander, sir, ’ said Carrot‘What, in Ankh-Morpork?’‘Yes, sir.’‘We should have grabbed him, then, just for the rarity value

Men take only their needs into consideration never their abilities.

I do remember in high school I wanted to be a disc jockey.

So you're a Shadowhunter,' Nate said. 'De Quincey told me that you lot were monsters.' 'Was that before or after he tried to eat you?' Will inquired.

Failures give us wisdom. Your failures are just as valuable and rich with blessings. But you must be willing to contemplate them, ask what lesson they have for you, and apply it the next time around.

When I see what I want, I do it.

There is not one female comic who was beautiful as a little girl.

To be an artist — actually, to be a human being in these times — it’s all difficult. … What matters is to know what you want and pursue it.