I’ve never been able to stand up for myself while growing up, but I will stand up for you against anyone who ever threatens to hurt you in any way.

There’s nothing easier to ‘acquire’ than a girl with a broken heart.

I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.

And we were kissing like drowning people breathe-- like suddenly we'd discovered something that has never been so sweet before that moment.

Never give a woman flowers to say I love you . Tell her how much you love her and you will wake up looking at the flowers beside her bed.

Open your eyes and breathe deeply. Wisdom is in the air.

There is always time, it is never too late....When you die and you haven't done it, then it's too late!

Joy doesn't exist in the world, it exists in us.

This is not a democracy," I said, understanding he fear but unable to do anything about it. "It's a Maxocracy.

The poet and the politician have this in common: their greatness depends on the courage with which they face the challenges of life.

Toughness isn't about you and what you want, it's about not quitting because others need you.

Schizophrenia demons live in my head.