“Then I realised that I was the god on this occasion. I had tried to help the bluebottle, but it wouldn’t let me. And then I felt sorry for God because I understood his frustration. Sometimes when people offer a helping hand, it gets pushed away. People always want to help themselves first.”

“God gave us crying so other folks could see when we needed help, and help us.”

“Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to throw away. Death stands at your elbow. Be good for something while you live and it is in your power.”

“If you need help bark like a dog.” – Gendry. “That’s stupid. If I need help I’ll shout help.” – Arya”

“For there is no friend like a sisterIn calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, To fetch one if one goes astray,To lift one if one totters down, To strengthen whilst one stands”

“Pointing to another world will never stop vice among us; shedding light over this world can alone help us.”