Quotes from Jennifer Donnelly, Revolution

When you can write music that endures, bravo. Until then, keep quiet and study the work of those who can.

The greenest of pastures are right here on earth.

God loves us, but the devil takes an interest.

Most of the mess that is called history comes about because kings and presidents cannot be satisfied with a nice chicken and a good loaf of bread.

History is a Rorschach test, people. What you see when you look at it tells you as much about yourself as it does about the past.

Hope is the crystal meth of emotions. It hooks you fast and kills you hard.

One expects decent people to stand up for the good of all. Decent people shut their doors and hide behind them as decent people do. Massacres could never happen if it weren't for decent people.

The more obscure our tastes, the greater the proof of our genius.

Who knew that listening to a guy sleep could be so much deeper than sleeping with a guy.

I'm wishing he could see that music lives. Forever. That it's stronger than death. Stronger than time. And that its strength holds you together when nothing else can.

Becuse God loves us, but the devil takes an interest.

It goes on, this world, stupid and brutal.But I do not.I do not.

Cry your grief to God. Howl to the heavens. Tear your shirt. Your hair. Your flesh. Gouge your eyes. Carve out your heart. And what will you get from Him? Only Silence. Indifference.

For mad I may be, but I will never be convenient.

He's wearing boots, a kilt, and a long-sleeve tee. No coat, even though it's December. Beautiful people don't need coats. They've got their auras to keep them warm.

Had you but seen it, I promise you, your high-minded principles would have melted like candle wax. Never would you have wished such beauty away.

Together in our house, in the firelight, we are the world made small.