Independence is not an option for us. Remember, God existed without us.

We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change.

A good test of a relationship is how a person responds to the word 'no.' Love respects 'no,' control does not.

When you encourage someone, it literally changes their brain chemistry to be able to perform... sends fuel to the brain.

The human heart will seek to be known, understood, and connected with above all else. If you do not connect, the ones you care about will find someone who will.

In the end, as a leader, you are always going to get a combination of two things: what you create and what you allow.

Boundaries are basically about providing structure, and structure is essential in building anything that thrives.

The fool tries to adjust the truth so he does not have to adjust to it.

Whatever's happening today, remember it is only ONE SCENE in a long movie. Don't treat it like it's the whole story. Keep writing the story.

Leadership is not taken, it is given. People give leadership to those that they trust. They allow people that they trust to have influence over their lives.

Consequences give us the pain that motivates us to change.

It's a sad and beautiful world.

Out of all the things in life sometimes its the kindness you cant repay that really hurt.

We are all a little damaged, Bee. Some of us more than others.

My dad only ever talked about two things: bicycles and Mercedes.

Sexuality is a big issue, but there are others - how much you commit to a relationship, to social obligation, to honesty and being honest with yourself.

Identity in America is complicated but it's also simple: it's about whom you identify with and who identifies with you.

Everyone should be good at what they do.

In a city like New York, any night can be completely different, even in a subtle way.

What constitutes the authentic human being?

Life is given to each human being For a very special purpose. This secret each human being Must discover for himself.