“ It is difficult to put into words what I suffered-the longing that seemed to be tearing my heart out by the roots, the dreadful sense of being alone in an empty universe, the agonies that thrilled through me as if the blood were running ice-cold through my veins, the disgust with living, the impossibility of dying. Shakespeare himself never described this torture; but he counts it, in Hamlet, among the terrible of all the evils of existence. I had stopped composing; my mind seemed to become feebler as my feelings grew more intense. I did nothing. One power was left to me-to suffer. Hector Berlioz Composer
“ Soap and education are not as sudden as a massacre, but they are more deadly in the long run. Mark Twain Author
“ It's important to know that at the end of the day it's not the medals you remember. What you remember is the process -- what you learn about yourself by challenging yourself, the experiences you share with other people, the honesty the training demands -- those are things nobody can take away from you whether you finish twelfth or you're an Olympic Champion. Silken Laumann
“ The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to supply energy and hope, and in doing so to keep those they value on their feet a little longer, so that they can fight another round and grow strong in themselves. Merle Shain Author
“ In a lot of minds, God is big enough to raise dead people, but He's not big enough to deal with our running. Jason Upton Singer-Songwriter
“ Caring about others, running the risk of feeling, and leaving an impact on people brings happiness. Harold S. Kushner Rabbi