Live with a man forty years. Share his house, his meals, speak on every subject. Then tie him up and hold him over the volcano's edge, and on that day, you will finally meet the man.

With strength to lift mountains and spirit to take on the World

Only wise men look for new wisdom.

This mysterious path is described in the holy books, but it cannot be found simply by the study of sacred texts. It is found by the grace and guidance of an accomplished teacher.

Why would anyone want perfection when growth comes from flaws?

I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.

Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry.

When I was 15, my mom and I packed everything up and moved to Nashville so I could pursue my dream in music.

I think that people are born with a certain makeup, and that we're all children of God.

Perfume heralds a woman’s arrival and prolongs her departure.

When you have got military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, they're intended for one purpose. And that is to inflict as much damage on human beings in as short as time as possible.

Do you need someone to make you a paper badge with the word WRITER on it before you can believe you are one? God I hope not.