It is the happiness that comes from within that is lasting and fulfilling.

Modern poetry, for me, began not in English at all but in Spanish, in the poems of Lorca.

Know the one who wants nothing to be the wealthiest.

But you can only go so long being angry before you learn to hate.

If the skill of participatory listening came effortlessly and easy for everyone, there would not be so many misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, irritations, and frustrations.

A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.

There's never a better way of living than just improving our quality of life.

In a great romance, each person plays a part the other really likes.

But - drive out prejudice with a pitch-fork it will ever return.

The bewildering success of my books continues to surprise me.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.