“... human beings fear the unknown. So, whatever's freaking you out, grab it by the balls and say hello.”

“Art belongs to everybody and nobody. Art belongs to all time and no time. Art belongs to those who create it and those who savour it. Art no more belongs to the People and the Party than it once belonged to the aristocracy and the patron. Art is the whisper of history, heard above the noise of time. Art does not exist for art’s sake: it exists for people’s sake.”

“The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning.”

“The things that make us happy make us wise. ”

“Don’t quit, and don’t give up. The reward is just around the corner. And in times of doubt or times of joy, listen for that still, small voice. Know that God has been there from the beginning—and he will be there until . . . The End.”

“You're shagging a woman who can turn into a dragon? Blast you, Charles, I am sick with envy!”

“Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me.” This is a lie. What we say matters. The unkind things we communicate can soil the best of relationships; even with the deepest of regrets…what lingers is a stain of hurt that may fade but will never truly go away. The wounding words we say are like feathers released in a harsh wind, once said; we will never get them back. ~

“Raven, a little later we can play Titanic" he calls over his shoulder. "I'll yell iceberg and you can go down.”