I've come to realize that real growth of character takes place in the valleys of life.

The reality of heaven doesn't take away the pain of or suffering or our losses, but it assures us that our pain is temporary.

When I broke my arm, I knew there was something a lot bigger than baseball (about to happen) ... I had a sense that God had something for me, something bigger than baseball.

I have learned that God’s silence to my questions is not a door slammed in my face. I may not have the answers—but I do have him.

Do not deny the impact your life can have on others.

As time passes, my story fades away.

I can’t!” Maggie was now standing on the wall. “Past the boundary wall is a bad place. I’m not allowed in the bad place.

It is the ultimate religion, through which the son, the Father and all elements of the universe become unified.

Wisdom is the principal thing. The principle to discover the principal thing is "the fear of the Lord". Fear God and be wise.

No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams.

My family got all over me because they said Bush is only for the rich people. Then I reminded them, 'Hey, I'm rich'.

And my husband and I have been together for 10 years, so I guess people felt a part of it and it makes me feel really good

Weapons are ominous tools. They are abhorred by all creatures. Anyone who follows the Way shuns them.

Do not tell me how educated you are. Tell me how much you have traveled, and I will know how educated you are.

California is maybe the richest place in the world. They're destroying the best public education system in the world.

If to the viewer's eyes, my world appears less beautiful than his, I'm to be pitied and the viewer praised.