God does not always heal us instantly the way we think. He is not a jack-in-the-box God. But God is walking with me through this.

Avoid being narrow-minded

He often felt that too many people lived their lives acting and pretending, wearing masks and losing themselves in the process.

Wisdom has its root in goodness, not goodness its root in wisdom.

Peace is when time doesn't matter as it passes by.

I went being unemployed for three years to being the lead in a British feature in the days when we only made two a year, 1990. It was ridiculous really.

It's important to resolve to yourself, 'I will absolutely win!' Then this firm commitment will serve as the wellspring of great wisdom and courage that surges forth from within.

Too many American authors have a servile streak where their backbone should be. Where's our latest Nobel laureate? More than likely you'll find him in the Rose Garden kissing the First Lady's foot.

In all things rest is sweet; there is sur feit even in honey, even in Aphrodite s lovely flowers.

Shirley Temple had charisma as a child. But it cleared up as an adult.