In many ways a child has actually re-educated the parents upon arrival into their lives - when else do adults take the time to appreciate acorns or clouds?

Prayer or worship does not therefore grant a free pass to selfishness ...

There is no shame in ignorance before a higher power but there is shame in arrogance.

No matter who you are or where you are, instinct tells you to go home

Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container.

Be at peace with yourself, or you'll be at war with everyone.

Making consumer choices that reward eco-friendly products and companies is a great way to start.

Learning more truth is a poor and cheap substitute for stopping and putting into action the truth already learned

I've played golf with three U.S presidents.

It's only afterwards that it becomes anything like a story at all. When you're telling it, to yourself or to someone else.

Forget about being comfortable at school if you're straight, if you're conservative, if you're Christian.

When we got back to the U.S., I wanted to kiss the ground after seeing what people in other countries are denied or don't have.

People see dark faces out there, and the perception is that they're African American. They're not us. They're impostors.