I'm pretty afraid of death. People have told me that they're not afraid, but I certainly am. The things of the world matter to me. It's hard to imagine letting go.

Art Objects is important not only as a plea to the public to read serious literature and to read it seriously, but it is a terrific book of instruction about writing.

Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.

The act of extending forgiveness and asking for forgiveness must come from our heart.

When we constantly meditate on another's faults, it is because we are neglecting our own unhealed wounds.

No one wants to suffer. But that is the fate of each. And some suffer more. Not necessarily of their own volition. It's not about to enduring the suffering. It's about how you endure it.

Will you come down and kiss me good night?

Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.

Whales are drinking all our water and eating our sailors.

God defend me from myself.

I think, social business is the most logical thing to do. If we had done that, we could reduce all the problems we have.

Saintly people not only are responsible for themselves, but for everyone.