Conor McPherson Quotes

I could only try to comfort the women that I came face-to-face with. I was really moved by how much they wanted to talk, how much they needed to be comforted, and how happy they were that we were there.

Sometimes things happen in life, and you kind of need a friend.

I can use all the hugs I can get.

You need someone there that gets what you're going through.

On some of my darkest days, Lucifer's the one who comes and gives me an ice cream.

Now, I don't believe in doing hugs halfway. I can't stand people who try to hug without touching. A hug should be a full embrace - as I wrap my arms around Tony, I am not just holding him, but also trying to lift off his troubles for a moment so that the only thing he can feel is my presence, my support.

And I felt comfort. Finally. All I'd wanted for so long was for someone to explain everything that had happened to me in this same way. To label it neatly on a page: this leads to this leads to this. I knew, deep down, it was more complicated than that, but watching Jason, I was hopeful. He took the mess that was Macbeth and fixed it, and I had to wonder if he might, in some small way, be able to do the same for me. So I moved myself closer to him, and I'd been there ever since.

consolation is a beautiful word. everyone skins his knee-that doesnt make yours hurt anyless.

At times our need for a sympathetic gesture is so great that we care not what exactly it signifies or how much we may have to pay for it afterwards.

If you're going through a hard time or if you've experienced a miscarriage, so many women have come up to me and said they went through the same thing, and they never wanted to talk about it, so I hope my journey can help you and that you can find God in my life.

My family is like a sanctuary to me. I always turn to them for support and strength. I take comfort in knowing no matter which path I choose, my family stands behind me.

Some nights I need to be held. Tonight I'm a listener. So nice to lie in rumpled sheets and listen. Cover me with words.

He will wipe the tears from all faces.' It takes nothing from the loveliness of the verse to say that is exactly what will be required

What do you say? There really are no words for that. There really aren't. Somebody tries to say, 'I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.' People say that to me. There's no language for it. Sorry doesn't do it. I think you should just hug people and mop their floor or something.

You don’t need to be afraid of falling // when there’s someone around to catch you.

...but even strong women need an arm to lean on now and then. (Anna Whitney in Glory in Death)

You need not cry very loud; he is nearer to us than we think.

Everybody needs hugs.

That's all that matters, really: that we can make each other feel better.

Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don't worry...I'm here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here to take care of you.

Books afford the surest relief in the most melancholy moments.

I like the idea that a song can be something that you can lean on, both for the songwriter and for the person who hears the song.

Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

Out of sorrow entire worlds have been built out of longing great wonders have been willed they're only little tears darling let them spill and lay your head upon my shoulder.