Democracy is a kingless regime infested by many kings who are sometimes more exclusive, tyrannical and destructive than one, even if he be a tyrant.

I found I was repeating myself. It is the beginning of the end when you discover you have style.

When kindness comes at the expense of truth, it is not a kindness worth having. And when generosity leads to silence or abuse, it is not a generosity worth giving.

Too many adults wish to 'protect' teenagers when they should be stimulating them to read of life as it is lived.

My name is Linus, and I am your God.

Only the man who has known freedom Can define his prison.

My education and background thoroughly inform my writing

We [Elbow] have had some luck with media syncs in film and on TV. We'd love to do a soundtrack with a really cool director.

I think the worst woman that ever existed would have made a man of very passable reputation -- they are all better than us and their faults such as they are must originate with ourselves.

That which gives us true freedom and true happiness is the compassionate love of Christ.

The good God would not inspire unattainable desires.