A flower's structure leads a bee toward having pollen adhere to its body . . . we don't know of any such reason why beautiful places attract humans.

Land and water are not really separate things, but they are separate words, and we perceive through words.

All things human begin with words.

Every time we exterminate a predator, we are in a sense creating a new predator.

Life is stranger than biology textbooks.

How can I use these [romantic] desires to love him, to serve him as a brother in Christ...

Don't let your fear of instantaneous sadness cause you a permanent one.

I don't mind people talking about me behind my back. It means they know me, and I'm out in front.

And there's no guarantee that if you get HIV and you take these triple therapies, or whatever comes along next, that they're going to be successful for you.

Decide on what you think is right, and stick to it.

Support for shelters and transitional living and housing programs is necessary if we are going to change the landscape for homeless boys and girls in America.

Some Elvis music and a good cry always helps.

Thou Shalt Not is soon forgotten, but Once Upon a Time is forever.

All young men want to prove themselves.

I love children. They're so much fun and I would have a blast spoiling them.