“In life, you can learn a lot by simply watching the water.”

“It is life, I think, to watch the water. A man can learn so many things.”

“Child, if you forever hide in the shadows, watching life through a window, you will miss the many lessons learned by simply living.”

“Is there anyone’s life story you don’t want to know?”“Not really.” His expression was unexpectedly serious. “Because people make a story of their lives.Gains, losses, tragedy and triumph—you can tell a lot about someone simply by what they put into eachcategory. You can learn a lot about what you put into each category by your reaction to them. Theyteach you about yourself without ever intending to do it—and they teach you a lot about life.”

“Working in the hotel business I have learned a lot about people. It’s amazing what you can discover about someone by watching them when they don’t know you are watching, especially if they are asleep.”

“I tend to watch silently from the shadows. You learn a lot more that way.”