“There's fear behind all bravery. Lest it be simply stupidity.”

“There's a kernel of autobiography in every character you write, saint and sinner alike.”

“When bitterness and emptiness are all that remains, a person tends to hold on to them with both hands.”

“The difference between being nice and being a doormat depends on whether you're choosing the time of your generosity or someone else is.”

“Dreams are just another facet of our existence. Another plane in which to dwell.”

“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. To allow them intro your world, to be present for them while they're there, and to allow them to love that experience in their own way.”

“Sometimes loneliness itself can be the food our souls desire.”