“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.”

“If you find yourself asking yourself (and your friends), "Am I really a writer? Am I really an artist?" chances are you are. The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death.”

“You can hide memories, but you can't erase the history that produced them.”

“There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”

“She had always wanted words, she loved them; grew up on them. Words gave her clarity, brought reason, shape.”

“I was dead until you found me, though I breathed. I was sightless, though I could see. And then you came...and I was awakened.”

“Our critics make us strong! Our fears make us bold! Our haters make us wise! Our foes make us active! Our obstacles make us passionate! Our losses make us wealthy! Our disappointments make us appointed! Our unseen treasures give us a known peace! Whatever is designed against us will work for us!”

“Love's about finding the one person who makes your heart complete. Who makes you a better person than you ever dreamed you could be. Its about looking in the eyes of your wife and knowing all the way to your bones that she's simply the best person you've ever known.”