It is the strength of any emotion, not necessarily its pleasantness, that makes a place important.

Horses have never hurt anyone yet, except when they bet on them.

Happiness is a hard thing because it is achieved only by making others happy.

Happiness ... is achieved only by making others happy.

The pursuit of any worthwhile goal requires that you give up something that feels comfortable, secure, and safe in the moment to get you closer to your future dreams.

When I picked him up originally, the boy's spirit was soft and cold, like ice-cream. He started melting in my arms. Then warming up completely. Healing.

I love writing, but I would be able to love it more if that love wasn’t motivated by fear of homelessness.

I refuse to believe that we're only here to live and die.

There's nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you've got that going for you, I think it's a very powerful way to implement change.

Keep the focus of your life in the here and now.

I want to make movies on a soundstage. They close the door and it's nighttime, daytime. If it has to rain, they make the rain. That's what I like.

Love has the power to rescue us and not let go, otherwise it isn't love

Very few athletes have the chance to be brought into the White House.

Yes, it's funny, isn't it? You try to do what's best for the people you love, and you just end up in trouble for your efforts.