God will not have his work made manifest by cowards

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.

When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.

Beauty without expression tires.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination.

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

WORTH IT and perfect are different things. No one’s perfect, yet in romance, everyone becomes WORTH IT. And that’s the trick.

Love people with all sincere attention, but don't overdo it as if you are not special. Don't lose yourself in the process of loving other people. Remember, you are special too!

A friend worth knowing tolerates your flaws while a friend worth keeping loves you in spite of them.

Anyone can lose a few pounds, but not everyone has the tools to stick with it.

I think striking the right tone for your story is, if you like, the alchemical work of writing.

Life is too short to make just one decision, Music's too loud for just one station, Love is too big for just one nation, AND GOD IS TOO BIG FOR JUST ONE RELIGION...

The most subversive thing a woman can do is talk about her life as if it really matters.

Rebel is just as bad a word as maturity.

I love writing. I feel ridiculously lucky that this is what I get to do all day.

Liberty cannot be purchased by a wish.