As soon as I get bored, I start missing the kids, so I dont let myself get bored. I just go surfing.

It's true. Happiness is a big thing.

As long as Im getting waves and having fun, the results tend to take care of themselves.

I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through.

I guess you're only as good as the waves.

Ive been on the tour for 12 years, and the big dream has always been to get a world title.

I stay away from big chunks of carbs and try to keep it lean, even when Im competing.

It's funny, 'cause you think surfing is your whole life, but then when you make a family it seems like it's not at all.

If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.

To paraphrase Paul, God often uses the cheesy to confound the sophisticated. He regularly honors those who are confused about his leading as if they have nailed it.

Antonio-"Just in time, Pete. Five more minutes of reading this and she'd have been in a coma."Peter-"Are we such bad company that you'd rather hide out in here reading that old thing?

Cabbies in particular seem to like discussing the fate the Earth.

I began to look at all events and all things as relevant, an opportunity to take or avoid.

I believe, in my better moments, that there is a plan and things go not the way we want them to but the way they should.

Even the lucky ones, who do manage to become happy by attaining their goals, live each day in fear of losing whatever it is they may have gained.

Of course, we can change. We're very adaptable. But it takes a while.

Political art never goes away. I started watching The West Wing show recently and I'm actually learning about how the government works in a way. It's kind of embarrassing.

The world is full of tragedy; and sympathy, a little common sympathy, can do so much to soften the worst of grief. It is for the lack of that, that people despair and go down.

I have found the one whom my soul loves.