The trees show definitions of themselves subtly like the face of a man.

A man without enemies is a dishonest man.

The outside is the only place we can truly be inside the world.

The mountains knew the definition of freedom. They provided a place where he could find his mind.

The past and the future were starlight, seemingly so close, but forever out of reach. Eli felt that starlight, the infinity of knowing nothing but his finite existence.

There are places which exist in this world beyond the reach of imagination.

What man does not seek the power of his dreams, and believe in his ability to match the grace of his illusions.

The truth of existence was a happiness separated from the easy happy life. There was music in the forest. There was clean air where nobody could hear him breathe.

Only lost photographs that were never taken know what my mind speaks of when we are alone together.

As the saturating colors of sun-life fade from sight, the ominous moon reaches out its long arm and applies the dark dyes of night.

Generosity is inverted prosperity.

You can't stop negative thoughts from coming in, but you can make sure they leave as quickly as they enter.

personally I don't trust literature that soothes people's consciences.

We cannot solve the problem of terrorism by asserting our will on the world.

To me, it's not about being anywhere, but being able to change my perceptions and experience something new.

Dreams come true all the time, just not for the dreamers

The autocracies of the Arab world have been as economically destructive as they've been politically repressive.

Frost in January minus 20 for a week. Dead birds frozen on the branch—they fall with the first thaw like ripe fruit—death-ripened. We shall all end like them—just a stain in the snow.

Wow," Thalia muttered. "Apollo is hot." "He's the sun god," I said. "That's not what I meant.

Desire is proof of the availability.