But the reality is that we don't live in Mr. Rogers neighborhood anymore. The reality is that our officers should be armed.

When one becomes accustomed to "companionship" without demands, life with people may seem overwhelming. Dependence on a person is risky but it also opens us to deeply knowing another.

A culture is the sum of all the things about which humanity can choose to differ.

Life is like The Muppet Show, but instead of Muppets there's anxiety.

Be conscious of the way people take your energy and learn how to stop it. Accept that this goes on. Observe how you feel around other people.

Those who have a desire to teach while coming to learn should not pose as disciples; they must come as teachers.

When one heart moves the whole web trembles.

Beauty draws us in. We can't stop looking or listening or touching. It takes us outside ourselves and it motivates us. It's essential to life and to happiness.

I literally hate working out.

I am now considered such a monster, that I hesitate to darken with my shadow, the doors of those I love, lest I should bring upon them misfortune.