Jefferson determined the lodestar that lay hidden in the motivations of others

Wanting to change only the British position at the top of the American social structure, John Adams feared that a "rage for innovation" would consume what was worthwhile about American culture.

But then, that’s the beauty of writing stories—each one is an exploratory journey in search of a reason and a shape. And when you find that reason and that shape, there’s no feeling lik

We don't have to be harsh with ourselves when we think, sitting here, that our meditation or our oryoki or the way we are in the world is in the category of worst horse.

Events, once happened, lose reality, alter with a glance, a storm, a night. In time, the past never happened. But who could know? Who could know that the past is not as solid as this instant.

The fundamental imbalance that is behind all of the other social diseases is patriarchy.

It is not in our hands to prevent our birth; but we can correct this mistake - for in some cases it is a mistake.

I love mysticism - it's such fun.

I believe that couture is not about shocking.

Who are you?”, my answer would be: “Nothing in particular. Yet, I am.

Peeta smiles at me, sad and mocking. "Okay. Thanks for the tip, sweetheart.

Good friends don't let you do stupid things.