In all things — except love — start with the exit strategy. Prepare for the ending. Almost anything is easier to get into than out of.

"In Edinburgh, the shadows are long, and the secrets are deeper."

Listen to other's opinions, but make your own decisions.

The only way to escape suffering is to embrace it.

We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children—this belief shapes everything we do.

Stay true to yourself, don't change because of others' opinions.