When I reflect upon the number of disagreeable people who I know have gone to a better world, I am moved to lead a different life.

People are moved when their interactions with you always leave them a little better.

The best effect of fine persons is felt after we have left their presence.

Better to have been a 'has-been' than a 'never was'.

Say what you will, ’tis better to be left than never to have been loved.

Say what you will, 'tis better to be left than never to have been loved.

All those people who came into the world with me and have already left it.

Thanks to the people that walked in to my life and made it better. And thanks to the ones who walked out and made it amazing

I never failed to convince an audience that the best thing they could do was to go away.

Those who are gone, you have. Those who departed loving you, love you still; and you love them always. They are not really gone, those dear hearts and true; they are only gone into the next room: and you will presently get up and follow them, and yonder door will close upon you, and you will no more be seen.

It’s very rare that someone does not become better by surrounding themselves by great people. Socially. Professionally. Spiritually. It’s very common that a potentially great person is ruined by not-so-great influences.

I was surprised, as always, by how easy the act of leaving was, and how good it felt. The world was suddenly rich with possibility.

I'm glad that I left the Labour party [...] Everything that has happened since then proves that I was right to leave. The great party that I joined is a shell of its former self.

I have created memories that will last a lifetime. I feel happy knowing that I am leaving this club in a much better place than when I arrived. I can’t wait to see the future success of the Houston Dash. I want to thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart.