If a rainbow makes a sound, or a flower as it grows, that was the sound of her laughter.

Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat.

Don't ever discount the wonder of your tears. They can be healing waters and a stream of joy. Sometimes they are the best words the heart can speak.

Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors.

Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship.

those who are afraid of freedom are those who cannot trust us to live in them. Trying to keep the law is actually a declaration of independence, a way of keeping control

Forgiveness in no way requires that you trust the one you forgive.

So many believe that it is love that grows, but it is the knowing that grows and love simply expands to contain it.

I suppose that since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing, and I know that grace rarely makes sense for those looking in from the outside.

You cannot produce trust just like you cannot 'do' humility. It either is or is not.

Did I hear God call me an idiot?

I don't make romantic films. I make films about human relationships.

I'm not allowed to be as liberal as I would like to be, you know? I'd do a lot more damage if I could!

It's very hard to get the dynamics where two people can stimulate each other and be happy.

I love Karl Lagerfeld. I worship him. I was brought up in Paris, and my mum used to wear a lot of Chanel. I love the brand.

You don't lose your temper and throw the cat out the door. You don't lose your temper and throw a dish at the dog and make him thing he's going to die.

When there's 100 people around you can't really forget yourself.

It takes courage to be the author of your life.

If you're looking for the suspect in a suicide bombing, here's a clue: Look for the dead guy.

A lot of people wonder how you can tell if you're really in love. Just ask yourself this question: 'Would I mind being financially destroyed by this person?'

If a chap seems bent on cheatin' himself, I like to be neighbourly and help him to do it.