“He who fills His pockets with the Rocks of Misdeeds shall surely sink in the River of Good Fortune.”

“...you are a river rock and belong in a stream - not here in this upper room sinking in my bed...”

“Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself; he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds.—Matthias”

“Surely your longings and feelings arise from the God who created you. They were created in order to be filled, not crushed. Surely we shall find peace not by eliminating desire, but by finding its fulfillment and satisfaction in the One who created it.”

“When a writer is swayed with his fame and his fortune, you can float him down the river with the turds. ”

“He gives her a lump of grief that has hardened at the bottom of the canvas pocket at his waist. He gives her a hard lump of grief to use as bait. It rings like a coin in the river.”