We usually think that a strong economy leads to an increase in life satisfaction among the population. We found that's not the case in Scotland.

Retirement should be a happier time, conditioned upon not being ill.

Whether is is a good or bad deal depends, for money does not always keep its value, unlike mankind, whose value is always the same, everything and nothing.

Trust is created over time with consistent actions.

If you cannot understand me in my speech, how can you understand me in my silence?

Every day, in which you exist on earth, be filled with deep gratitude.

I often say that Bernhard, W.G. Sebald, and Javier Marías are my stylistic holy trinity, prose writers who amaze me with their notation of consciousness and voice.

The greatest danger to our future is apathy.

What always gives me peace of mind is that the best are the best. People who float to the top will always float to the top.

But in real life, happily-ever-after is just the beginning. It's where life starts.

In this 21st century, bedtime doesn't matter at all. All that matters is what you set for your DVR [Digital Video Recorder].

For you to be successful, sacrifices must be made. It's better that they are made by others but failing that, you'll have to make them yourself.