Graduation is a big deal-bigger than getting a hole-in-one while golfing. People might think you're lying about the hole-in-one, but when you graduate, you get a diploma.

The whole celebrity culture thing - I'm fascinated by, and repelled by, and yet I end up knowing about it.

The mark of a good book is it changes every time you read it.

I suppose if you've never bitten your nails, there isn't any way to explain the habit. It's not enjoyable, really, but there is a certain satisfaction - pride in a job well done.

In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God's greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life.

Learning what you don't want to do is the next best thing to figuring out what you want to do.

Be honest about what you see, get out of the way and let the story reveal itself

You can't stop suffering, you can't stop terrible things from happening, but you can bear witness... The least us reporters can do is go there and tell their stories.

Anyone who has experienced a certain amount of loss in their life has empathy for those who have experienced loss.

If you feel like an outsider, you tend to observe things a lot more.

The people I admire most hadn't really followed a particular path that was visible when they were on it.

I suppose that there's a caddish streak in every man that runs crosswise across his character and disposition and general outlook.

Our ability to choose is sacred. It’s what makes humans special.

Don't be afraid to go after what you want to do and what you want to be, and don't be afraid to pay the price to get it.

He tugs me closer, and my ankles lock behind him. "Is it PG-13 time?

My hope is that in the future, women stop referring to themselves as 'the only woman' in their physics lab or 'only one of two' in their computer science jobs.

It doesn't make sense to change who you are just to hang out with people you think are cool. You know, you just have to be yourself.

Smile pretty and watch your back

In the whole world, there was no better place than being wrapped in him.

A Conservative government is necessary. There is no credible alternative.

The strawberry grows underneath the nettle And wholesome berries thrive and ripen best Neighbour'd by fruit of baser quality.