Faith had always told herself that she was not like other ladies. But neither, it seemed, were other ladies.

For a tiny instant Faith wondered whether it would benefit the doctor's investigation if he experienced a cliff fall first-hand.

This is a battlefield, Faith! Women find themselves on battlefields, just as men do. We are given no weapons, and cannot be seen to fight. But fight we must, or perish.

It could be kindness. Faith felt hollow at the thought. She had needed kindness before, and has received none. Now it was too late, and she did not know what to do with it.

She had needed kindness before, and had received none. Now it was too late, and she did not know what to do with it.

People were animals, and animals were nothing but teeth. You bit first, and you bit often, That was the only way to survive.

Silence itself could be used as deftly and cruelly as a kire

Somehow the sting of guilt was always more acute when there was a risk that she might get caught.

It is such a strange fact that memories of people are more loyal and more faithful than the people themselves! When a person dies or leaves us, his memories yet stay with us!

Politeness is an inexpensive way of making friends.

Nothing is better than going home to family and eating good food and relaxing.

The eye and brain are conspirators, and, like most conspiracies, theirs is negotiated behind closed doors, in the back room, outside of our awareness.

Seek advice from those who are competent through their own experience and success to give it.

O that our prelates would be as diligent to sow the corn of good doctrine, as Satan is to sow cockle and darnel!

I am Tamil, Sinhalese, Muslim and Burgher. I am a Buddhist, a Hindu, a follower of Islam and Christianity. I am today, and always, proudly Sri Lankan.

Don't doubt me, because that's when I get stronger.

There's a big, wonderful world out there for you. It belongs to you. It's exciting and stimulating and rewarding. Don't cheat yourselves out of this promise.

If I had a gun to my head and I had to choose between theater and film I'd choose theater.