Commitment is the match that lights the fire.

You can make your life whatever you want it to be

Nothing is an obstacle unless you say it is.

You may not be responsible for getting knocked down. But you're certainly responsible for getting back up.

For me, giving thanks is a sign of appreciation and gratitude that also brings about a deep sense of peace.

It's vital to be growing through your life rather than going through your life. The object is not to change other people or situations; it's to do the inner work they stimulate.

It doesn't matter how many say it cannot be done or how many people have tried it before; it's important to realize that whatever you're doing, it's your first attempt at it.

There are two reasons why people fail. One is irresponsibility. The second is fear.

I think the kazoo and chocolate-chip cookies have a lot in common. All you need is a mouth to appreciate either one.

Be clear about what you want to accomplish, and whether the circumstances surrounding you are actively helping you toward the goal.

Life truly is a journey, and the less baggage we carry the easier the ride.

He clenched his small fist, bellowed his rage to the heavens, and resolved to never again recognize the authority of any man on earth.

Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps.

Soccer is a feast for the eyes that watch it and a joy for the body that plays it

Each day when you wake up, say: "What miracles would you have me perform today?" Then listen.

GDP tells you nothing about sustainability

As I've gotten older, I've realized that things are a lot more permeable. It's not so black and white: not every journalist is a jerk.

A painted surface is a real, living form.

When charity requires it we must freely and mildly communicate to our neighbor not only what is his instruction, but also what is profitable for his consolation.

I think this whole division between the genres has more to do with marketing than anything else. It's terrible for the culture of music.