Giles Andreae Quotes & Sayings

Trust me, you know when you've got depression. — Giles Andreae

When a friend needs consoling, do not give in to the temptation of telling stories similar to theirs of disaster or bereavement. It is something people often do to show empathy but nothing is more tiresome than other people's problems when you want to focus on your own. Listening is by far the best form of consolation. — Giles Andreae

That is the real problem of depression - a condition which will affect an estimated one in five of the population at some point in their lives. It is completely unimaginable until you have been through it. — Giles Andreae

When it's cold & dark at night, and we're alone together, I long to take you in my arms, and cuddle you forever. — Giles Andreae

So imagine that the lovely moon is playing just for you - everything makes music if you really want it to. — Giles Andreae

Every year of my working life, I have been fortunate enough to earn more money than I have spent. — Giles Andreae

We can all dance when we find music that we love. — Giles Andreae

What's the function of poetry? It's to express general truths, to connect with the reader and make him think: 'Wow, I've experienced that, but you've expressed it so much better.' — Giles Andreae

Here is the tragedy: when you are the victim of depression, not only do you feel utterly helpless and abandoned by the world, you also know that very few people can understand, or even begin to believe, that life can be this painful. — Giles Andreae

I'm not a fan of Dr. Seuss's better-known work, but his fables leave me awe-struck. 'Ten Tall Tales' is a collection of stories where his trademark anarchy is combined with a tautness of writing that shines an affectionate yet uncompromising spotlight on some of the absurdities of human behaviour. — Giles Andreae

Some people get lots of pleasure; From books or from music or art; But boys seem to think it's fantastic; To just have a really good fart. — Giles Andreae

At its best, Purple Ronnie puts little thoughts out there, on very high-volume selling items, that people use to make very personal connections with one another. And I'm actually very proud of that. — Giles Andreae

If depression has taught me one thing, it is this: what a rare and beautiful treasure is the simple human gift of joy. For me now, joy - our capacity to delight in one another and in the world - is the reason why we are here. It is as simple as that. And I feel compelled to spread the word. — Giles Andreae