About endings....unless we do them well, we have to keep repeating them.

In language that's lyrical and haunting, Cheryl Strayed writes about bliss and loss, about the kind of grace that startles and transforms us in ordinary moments.

Some acts of faith, I believe, have the power to grant us something infinitely wiser than we imagine

I like to keep myself wrapped in layers of sleep and wait for the geraniums.

The absence of doubt will turn humans into beasts.

What the river was showing her now was that she could flow beyond the brokenness, redeem herself, and fuse once more.

About the different levels of skill involved. You have to practice before you become a great masturbator.

I think . . . you should have children, John." At least he's no longer talking about bugs."I'm too young, Dad.""It's the most important thing . . . I've done in . . . my life.

Marrying a woman who was reckless must have been the ultimate reckless act, requiring a lifetime of balancing to keep both of them safe

America is the world's top war-master

Fame clearly breeds a false sense of security.

I don't believe in luck. We make our own good fortune.

I don't want you folks to do a lot of talking. Just shut up and get out of the way.

Those who have had no share in the good fortunes of the mighty Often have a share in their misfortunes.

I am in love and, my God, it is the greatest thing that can happen to a man.

If I'm in L.A. for longer than 20 days, I'm looking for work, because I don't do vacations.

I am never going to please all 100 million people who read the book. I'll be lucky if half that number are happy with me playing Christian Grey. I know there are campaigns of hate against me already.

Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, in every gesture dignity and love.

I'm always buying gadgets, especially at airports.