At a certain point, unabashed optimism becomes delusional insanity.

I could feel the tears streaming down my face—in some kind of frenzied competition with the rain. At first, I tried to brush the tears away, but I finally let them take their course, unabated.

I think we’ve all lost our minds a bit.” It sounded like she was fighting back tears.

Then again, I had become a disappointment. It’s easier to find fault with a disappointment.

I was good at fabricating the truth when necessary to protect someone, even myself.

Sadly, peaks and valleys are a part of life. You are resilient and you will come out of this stronger than you ever thought possible. Trust me—I know. It’s crucial to remain positive and optimistic.

If a cat sits on a hot stove, that cat won't sit on a hot stove again. That cat won't sit on a cold stove either. That cat just don't like stoves.

Embracing weakness echoes resilience.

The Earth loves us through its gravity and this love is ideal: It neither sticks to us nor let us to fly to the unknown darkness!

All the best songs are, I think, the easiest write because they just come out.

All survival situations revolve around a host of variables...Always adapt, think positive, and move forward.

Opulent, civilized, and industrious nations, are greater consumers than poor ones, because they are infinitely greater producers.

I rarely meet a politician that I don't like personally. They are generally well endowed with charm. Therein lies the danger.

We'll all make better choices about diet, exercise, and personal health when someone else isn't paying for the consequences of those choices.

Every day you make some progress and every day you make a few mistakes. Through it all, your wisdom continues to grow and your experience continues to broaden.

You can find the way by yourself naturally, you just need a guide to tell you to be careful, to not do this to impress people, just follow your instincts.