It's hard to be disappointed when what you expected turns out to be true.

The main thing I wanted to say, and thankfully it’s what most people say they get out of the book, is simply an acknowledgement that we do affect each other in ways we can’t predict.

No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. Oftentimes, we have no clue. Yet we push it just the same.

You can hear rumors. But you can't know them.

You can't stop the future You can't rewind the past The only way to learn the secret ...is to press play.

I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.

And at some point, the struggle becomes too much-too tiring-and you consider letting go. Allowing tragedy... or whatever... to happen.

You can't go back to how things were. How you thought they were. All you really have is...now.

Everything...affects everything

After all, how often do we get a second chance?

In the end....everything matters.

The world is full of holes and uneven seams, wrinkled places that you can’t make smooth, no matter how hard you try.

My mom is a really good cook. We used to make dumplings together.

I'm not a proper traveler. I don't like to be challenged or have too much of a change and prefer a week away just to relax.

I'm a huge camper, and love hiking and mountain biking.

Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.

The chief trick to making good mistakes is not to hide them-especially not from yourself.

Government originated in the attempt to find a form of association that defends and protects the person and property of each with the common force of all.

No one's going to watch The Bible on primetime TV.

Love songs in particular are so compelling because love is probably the strongest emotion you can have, and I think it's relatable to absolutely everyone, whether it's unrequited love or love.

I've had the opportunity to do a wide range of stuff, a lot of different characters and they've all had their own kind of thing.