All magic is unnatural, and for that reason is to be feared and avoided ~ The Scarecrow

How very wet this water is.

To 'know Thyself' is considered quite an accomplishment.

Everything has to come to an end, sometime.

But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.

If we can teach everyone how to calm their minds, this world will see peace.

Your pain is a school unto itself–– and your joy a lovely temple.

We don't point a pistol at our own forehead. That is not the way to conduct negotiations.

A tragedy's first act is crowded with supporting players: witnesses crimping their faces, policemen scribbling in pads and making radio calls, EMS guys unfolding equipment, tubes and wheels.

I never posed as a saint. I would have slept with a man for nothing if I liked him well enough.

I think I live such a boring life. But I can't imagine any other kind of life, so I guess it's the life I want.

No matter when, at whatever moment, if she were asked what she was thinking about she could reply quite correctly - one thing, her happiness and her unhappiness.

It doesn't matter if you're play-pretending crying or play-pretending laughing, you're still play-pretending.

I wasn't raised to celebrate the misfortune of others.

That's not very attractive behavior, Bella." he said. " Forgiveness is divine. "Mind your own buisness.