I am like Dante, I walk through hell, but I am not burning.

We sit and talk, quietly, with long lapses of silenceand I am aware of the streamthat has no language, coursingbeneath the quiet heaven ofyour eyeswhich has no speech

The fourth gift is Compassion. May you be gentle with yourself and others. May you forgive those who hurt you and yourself when you make mistakes.

The bulk of suffering does not stem from 'dreadful' experiences but rather from frightening beliefs.

My favorite type of pet has always been a dog. They're loyal, kind, and offer endless affection. My friend Eric says, 'The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.' Funny thought.

REVEILLE, n. A signal to sleeping soldiers to dream of battlefields no more, but get up and have their blue noses counted.

In Seattle, they have a saying: 'If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and then shoot yourself in the face.'

At court one becomes a sort of human ant eater, and learns to catch one's prey by one's tongue.

God created man, but I could do better.

I get hated a lot. That’s ok.

How you deal with life’s trials is part of the development of your faith.