It was an act of devotion. A little like writing or loving someone — it doesn’t always feel worthwhile, but not giving up somehow creates unexpected meaning over time.

But, like ivy, we grow where there is room for us.

Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.

That day I carried the dream around like a full glass of water, moving gracefully so I would not lose any of it.

What a terrible mistake to let go of something wonderful for something real.

I laughed and said, Life is easy. What I meant was, Life is easy with you here, and when you leave, it will be hard again.

Don't wait to be sure. Move, move, move.

We come from long lines of people destined never to meet.

... we had once called out hello into the cauldron of the world and then run away before anyone could respond.

Inelegantly, and without my consent, time passed.

I cried in English, I cried in french, I cried in all the languages, because tears are the same all around the world.

Spiritual growth is the only real growth

Forgiveness is not a gift you give someone else, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.

I don't have a story, " I said. "I'm still waiting for one.

The little girl expects no declaration of tenderness from her doll. She loves it, & that's all. It is thus that we should love.

He said it with everything he did, every touch, every caress, every physical pleasure he bestowed upon me. Give it all to me. Give me your will.

Find your center and stay there. It will allow you to live your life to its maximum.

The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.' Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.

I just know that young people suffer, and I also know music is one of the things that help you get through - music and friends.

If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat

I don't have an attitude, I have standards for the people who are supposed to be my friends.