The angels that dry our eyes bear the form and the features of all we have said and thought—above all, of what we have done, prior to the hour of misfortune.

Should we not invariably act in this life as though the God whom our heart desires with its highest desire were watching our every action?

There may be human joy in doing good with definite purpose, but they who do good expecting nothing in return know a joy that is divine.

It is sad to love and be unloved, but sadder still to be unable to love.

We can choose not to remember this day, but bones have strong memories. And earth never forgets.

I've purged myself of worldly goods

Clearly she was expected to say something, but panic at having to speak stole the thoughts from her head.

Work is the curse of the drinking classes.

The technology can change, but storytelling remains the same. It's just a digital world now instead of an analog world, but now the storytelling's the same. You got different tools. That's all.

Love your life, live for the day

My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage.

I don't like to stop. I'm a big person who looks at where the hubs are because I hate changing planes.

Criminals thrive on society's understanding.

It is a much more straightforward thing to be a dog, and a dog's love, once given, is not reconsidered.