How could it be that I wanted those scary narrow streets and books and coffee shops for her so much more than she wanted them for herself?

Whatever it is that hurts you, don't talk to anyone about it.

What had been so funny? But you can never remember what you were laughing about, and even if you could, it seems doubtful that it would still be funny.

Dilute your arrogance with a smile.

The authority of God is behind the establishing of human authority.

There is no corner too quiet, or too far away, for a woman to make sorrow in it.

Uprootedness uproots everything except the need for roots.

That's my lesson for taking a vacation: vacation will kill you.

All the things that live within you find their place, in character and story, once you tap into that other space that is the creative writing space.

My philosophy is "Where is it written that at 40 you give up all your toys?" If I'm still having a great time doing something, I'm going to keep on doing it.

'Battlefield' was one of those slow-building songs, the way 'Tattoo' was. It was kind of a word-of-mouth hit. The more people heard it, the more they started requesting it on the radio.

The ultimate proof of total forgiveness takes place when we sincerely petition the Father to let those who have hurt us off the hook—even if they have hurt not only us, but also those close to us.

I may not have proved a great explorer, but we have done the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success.