I don't have to do anything. The character is shaped on the page.

Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.

I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice.

I once heard a wise man say there are no perfect men. Only perfect intentions.

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.

Don't be different just for different's sake. If you see it differently, function that way. Follow your own muse, always.

How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!

Donald Trump is the Honey Boo Boo of rich people.

Attacking People With Disabilities is the Lowest Display of Power I Can Think Of

Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.

The highest power is the human mind. That's where God came from and my belief in God is my belief in myself.

Confession is good for the soul, they say. I'd imagine this is true. But my sins were too convoluted. And from the little I understand--too damning.

I don't want to be married just to be married. I can't think of anything lonelier than spending the rest of my life with someone I can't talk to, or worse, someone I can't be silent with.

Be joyful and beautiful like a flower and share your treasures with the universe.

Blessings can be in disguise, so pay attention!

Somewhere in the crowd was at least one potential friend who'd understand the fundamental value of goofing off. Because if not, how boring would that be?

The mine owners did not find the gold, they did not mine the gold, they did not mill the gold, but by some weird alchemy all the gold belonged to them!

I think I write what's interesting to me, and so if I'm reading I like to have a very thorough idea of a character in a book that's by someone else.

Our military doesn't defend our American people. Our military is the strong-arm muscle of corporations.

I've always been a writer because I've always been a student. My mom's a retired professor, so I come from a very academic background. I love writing, you know?

I will do just as you wish,' said no cat ever.