Empathy is at the heart of the actor's art.

The formula of happiness and success is just, being actually yourself, in the most vivid possible way you can.

The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.

What makes you different or weird, that's your strength.

The minute you start caring about what other people think, is the minute you stop being yourself.

It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician.

It's amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly and authoritatively demand it.

I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.

You have to embrace getting older. Life is precious, and when you've lost a lot of people, you realize each day is a gift.

Everything we say signifies; everything counts, that we put out into the world. It impacts on kids, it impacts on the zeitgeist of the time.

That is the simple secret. Always take your heart to work.

Ish #303 "It's a street food vendor! Stop asking for the health score rating.

I never use nature as a starting point. I never abstract from nature; I never consciously think of nature when I paint.

No matter how unfriendly you are you have always listened to my requests. Your kindness is always saving me.

The greatest virtue is to follow the Way utterly.

Truth sounds paradoxical!

There are levels of outrage, and there's a point at which you can't be trespassed upon anymore.

Do not allow the Church or State to govern your thought or dictate your judgment

Get into the habit of dealing with God about everything.

We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live meaningful lives in their communities.

When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don't be surprised if they learn their lesson.