Because life goes on, L. The birds do their thing, and the bees do theirs. Seeds get scattered, and everything grows back.

I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.

Mortals. I envy you. You think you can change things. Stop the universe. Undo what was done long before you came along. You are such beautiful creatures.

The right thing and the easy thing are never the same.

Knowing you don't have much time left changes things. You get kind of philosophical. And you figure things out-more like, they figure themselves out-and everything gets real clear.

There are no coincidences.

Because saving the people you love isn't stupid. It isn't even a choice

Who can judge the judge?

I'll love you until the day after forever.

It almost felt like she was sucking it all out of me, like she sucked on that sticky red lollipop, the one she kept licking as she drove.

the whole way down, I was only thinking one thing . . . L E N A

Self-study is the key to success.

According to his habit, Theodore Roosevelt sought to harness anxiety through action.

Bore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation.

If you are bored with your own photography you are really bored with what you are photographing, so pick a new subject about which you are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

I don't go to parties to meet men. I go to parties to stand in a corner and watch people.

I have this theory: If you forgive someone, they can't hurt you anymore.

As a former mayor, I know that local governments must have control over land use decisions.

Art changed my life. I mean, I would say art saved me. I believe that it made me better at handling my life.

Up, you mighty race, accomplish what you will.

Our arms start from the back because they were once wings.