I’ve been working hard to become the kind of man she needs, the kind of man she already believes me to be.

You don't take away my choices. You are my choice.

What is real and what is not is for your heart to decide and for your heart to know.

Falling for him would be like cliff diving. It would be either the most exhilarating thing that ever happened to me or the stupidest mistake I'd ever make.

I could feel the warmth of his presence as if a soft blanket had been wrapped around my soul, around my heart. It held me and protected me. It sheltered me and I knew I wasn't alone anymore.

Regrets are only felt by those who do not understand life's purpose.

If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway.

Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her whispering pines.

Bad things sometimes happen to good people; the key to happiness is try to make the best of, and be thankful for the hand we're dealt

Tarzan-like men are my weakness, apparently.

(...)normalcy is an illusion. Each person is utterly unique. A standard of normalcy is something that most people of the world simply will never access.

Happiness is not only a hope, but also in some strange manner a memory ... we are all kings in exile.

Learning how to learn involves examining assumptions. Mulla Nasrudin tales very often fulfil this funcition.

Humanity rose to the stars, but never found paradise.

When you read a holy book, you emphasize that God exists.When you see people, you sympathize their existence.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

Purer colors... have in themselves, independently of the objects they serve to express, a significant action on the feelings of those who look at them.

Million bucks won't see you through a major health crisis.

Kenny Dalglish is a hero of mine and is the best player to ever wear a red shirt.

Respect for sovereignty means to not allow unconstitutional action and coup d'états, the removal of legitimate power.

To impress the idea of power on others, they must be made in some way to feel it.