The Sound of Building Coffins is a soulful work from a writer of the weird. Maistros does more than make you feel for his characters and their twisted, damaged lives; he makes you *want* to feel.

Put your nose into the Bible everyday. It is your spiritual food. And then share it. Make a vow not to be a lukewarm Christian.

Women have a favorite room, men a favorite chair.

We may not only find faith in God in our sorrow. We may also become faithful to Him in times of calm.

When you REACT you are giving away your power. When you RESPOND you are staying in control of yourself.

The mind must be made calm and still. Then it is aimed at the sky, at the brightness, at that infinitude of being that stretches out endlessly in every direction forever.

I have a job that requires me to be in the public eye in the way that makes me extra careful about sharing information.

Liar's such a strong word. I prefer to think of it as me omitting some of the details" - Alex

All the things that I find beautiful have a darkness about them.

I have no regrets about my career or retiring. Not once have I thought 'Gosh, I wish I was back on the court.

The wise man is satisfied with nothing.