I stood in my garden as the rain poured down, eyes closed, and when I opened them I thought to myself how I’d never seen anything more beautiful. Green flashed before my eyes; trees, leaves and grass, glittering with raindrops, the tears of angels weeping with sadness and joy; green, the colour of love, to remind me why I’m here.

Too much freedom given to those who didn’t know how to wield it resulted in imprisonment for those who did.

It’s not enough to vanquish the darkness. True victory lies in spreading the light.

My heart's made of goldMy soul is pure steelLoved ones shall riseEnemies will kneelI soothe with water, attack with fireFor I am the master of my own empire.

The world is unbearably ugly when beauty is judged purely by what is seen on the outside.

Once, my enemies were those I could seeNow the devil lies deep within meBut angels still nudge me, whispering follies of sinThis war is mine, and mine alone, to win.

It's not enough to vanquish the darkness. True victory lies in spreading the light.

The beauty of the human race is not in its victory over evil, but the attempt.

I stood in my garden as the rain poured down, eyes closed, and when I opened them I thought to myself how I'd never seen anything more beautiful. Green flashed before my eyes; trees, leaves and grass, glittering with raindrops, the tears of angels weeping with sadness and joy; green, the colour of love, to remind me why I'm here.

Criminal activity exploded throughout the city – thugs multiplied by the thousands. Without fear of rebuke, there was nothing to stop them. It is the ultimate penalty that comes with tolerating the intolerant.