“I am ashamed of anyone who has eyes and still can't see.”

“Anyone who has to take a test to see how smart they are can't be that bright.”

“And though I have done many shameful things, I am not ashamed of who I am. I am not ashamed of who I am because I know who I am. I have tried to rip myself open and expose everything inside - accepting my weaknesses and strengths - not trying to be anyone else. 'Cause that never works, does it?So my challenge is to be authentic. An I believe I am today. I believe I am.”

“But death is stronger than that and when you cover your eyes you are the one who can't see the dark. The dark still sees you.”

“I am a total zombie just after I wake up. It takes me half an hour even to get my eyes open. Ask anyone who knows me. I can't see; I can't talk properly; I can't do anything without help. The only think I can do properly is think. And I know how to exploit my condition. I've had years of practice.”

“I am one who could have forgotten the plague, listening to Boccaccio's stories; and I am not ashamed of it.”