All societies, ancient or modern, primitive or sophisticated, have guided themselves by values and goals rooted in the experience of 'deep intuition'.

Perhaps the only limits to the human mind are those we believe in.

Because of the interconnectedness of all minds, affirming a positive vision may be about the most sophisticated action any one of us can take.

By deliberately changing the internal image of reality, people can change the world.

No one else can tell you what your life's work is, but it's important that you find it. There is a part of you that knows - affirm that part.

No economic, political or military power can compare with the power of a change of mind

Society gives legitimacy and society can take it away.

She took time to think on things

Whoever is just willingly and without compulsion will not lack happiness; he will never be utterly destroyed.

Any kind of civil rights oppression is wrong.

As for what's the most challenging aspect of teaching, it's convincing younger writers of the importance of reading widely and passionately.

The NRA was one of the items that we pointed to when we added money to the labor, health and Education appropriations bill by reducing the size of the tax cut.

To get something you must give something away. To hold something you must give something away. To love something you must give something away.

I know the commitment that TV requires but it's nice to come to work and have fun.

I live in New York and I was only there for 2 weeks all last year.

When I go abroad I always sail from Boston because it is such a pleasant place to get away from.

St. Ash – who knew? (Gallagher)