The achievement of maturity, psychologically speaking, might be said to be the realization and acceptance that we simply cannot live independently fr…

- Paul Murray

Maybe instead of strings it's stories things are made of, an infinite number of tiny vibrating stories; once upon a time they all were part of one bi…

- Paul Murray

Ignoring is what you are supposed to do with bullies, so they get bored and leave you alone. But the problem in school is that they don't get bored, …

- Paul Murray

Life makes fools of all of us sooner or later. But keep your sense of humor and you'll at least be able to take your humiliations with some measure o…

- Paul Murray

Gradually the awful truth dawns on you: that Santa Claus was just the tip of the iceberg - that your future will not be the rollercoaster ride you'd …

- Paul Murray

To hear people talk, you would think no one ever did anything but love each other. But when you look for it, when you search out this love everyone i…

- Paul Murray

Too much sparkle can detract from the focal point of the painting, so I blend some areas to tone down the look of the pastels in less important areas.

- Paul Murray

Some bruises you wear like badges of honour: when you got it playing rugby, or quad racing, or falling off something while drunk, no opportunity is l…

- Paul Murray

Never frown even when ur sad, coz u never know whose falling in love with ur smile!

- Paul Murray