We didn't say anything because there was such an awful lot to say, and no language to say it in. - William Saroyan

It is impossible not to notice that our world is tormented by failure, hate, guilt, and fear.

The business of polishing my shoes satisfies my soul.

Aram Sevavor, I came for advice about a private matter. I came all the way from my house on L Street to your house on Van Ness Avenue, past the place where they have those red fire engines, all the way up Eye Street, where the police have their building, all the way up Forthcamp Avenue, I came, Aram Sevavor, one foot after the other, from my house to your house, I came, and now I go, I go all the way back, Aram Sevavor, because I can't remember the question I came to ask.