Silence fell between us. This was a common occurrence whenever we’re alone. When you’re comfortable with someone, you don’t need to always fill the void with noise. I liked it when we would just be.

I remembered reading somewhere that if you smile at something, it automatically makes you happier.

Because sometimes silence speaks much louder than words possibly could.

It was pretty cool to have someone around here who didn't like the same things as everybody else.

Secrets only ended up hurting other people.

Some memories were harder to forget than others. Especially the painful ones.

I didn't like having secrets. Secrets only ended up hurting people.

But that's the thing with the what-if game-- you really can never know the answer to the question. And maybe it's better that way.

When the heart is dry the eye is dry.

She gave me for my pains a world of sighs.

The people of Crete unfortunately make more history than they can consume locally.

Who pleasure gives, Shall joy receive

I have never been prouder to be a lifelong New Yorker than I am today with the passage of marriage equality.

I think the disarmament of Iraq is inevitable.

I know always that I am an outsider; a stranger in this century and among those who are still men.

Breathe and don't try to be perfect.

It's harder to stay on top than it is to make the climb, Continue to seek new goals.

Without common sense, all thine efforts are in vain.