“Humans are probably the only creatures who know that they will die. They know for certain and yet they keep going. A resilient spirit and a need to survive does not make for cowardice.Salma to Merrick in Simple Conversation”

“If we are exhorted to play simple melodies with beauty rather than difficult ones with error, the same should be applied to writing; simple words greater effect.”

“Religion is the bane of humanity as Christianity is its salvation.”

“Anyone who teaches me deserves my respect, honoring and attention.”

“I go silent so I can write. When my tongue is wagging my fingers are silent.”

“God Hates divorce.""He hates cruelty even more."Caring For Eleanor”

“It is not where we are that matters nor what we have, it is what we do with where we are and what we have.”