People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to true immortality but through which they continue to occupy our thoughts in the same way as when they were alive. It is as though they were traveling abroad. – Marcel Proust
When I want comfort food, I buy Maltesers. I like all chocolates, but especially those. You can eat them, and because theyre so light, you can convince yourself that they are not actually that fattening. – David Walliams
The mandate you go with is intimidating and also is a source of respect that you gain, because you have come with this mandate from the United Nations. – Lakhdar Brahimi
Whether youre keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, its the same thing. Whats important is youre having a relationship with your mind. – Natalie Goldberg