“Every problem has a solution. Sometimes it just takes a long time to find the solution -- even if it's right in front of your nose.”

“Sooner or later, everyone's story has an unfortunate event or two...The solution, of course, is to stay as far away from the world as possible and lead a safe, simple life.”

“In times of extreme stress, one can often find energy hidden in even the most exhausted areas of the body.”

“it is a sad truth in life that when someone has lost a loved one, friends sometimes avoid the person, just when the presence of friends is most needed.”

“There is a kind of crying I hope you have not experienced, and it is not just crying about something terrible that has happened, but a crying for all of the terrible things that have happened, not just to you but to everyone you know and to everyone you don’t know and even the people you don’t want to know, a crying that cannot be diluted by a brave deed or a kind word, but only by someone holding you as your shoulders shake and your tears run down your face.”

“Your initial opinion on just about anything may change over time.”

“...you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.”