Most people do not actually know how to think for themselves, and unfortunately that prevents them from even knowing it.

A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

People use words to do battle and to hurt one another terribly, tragically and even mortally.

When we want to talk, we can instead listen, and let our attentiveness to another's need to speak be our silent statement.

Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.

We must quit thinking we know everything, and quit placing "knowledge" over kindness and compassion.

The dreamer's untamed eye sees beyond the illusions to the heart of what is real.

There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy.

Love only serves and does not calculate.

If you do not like a certain behavior in others, look within yourself to find the roots of what discomforts you.

Materialism is an identity crisis.

Tell Hugh, " she whispered.Tell Hugh your freaking self! He's right here! And you're not going anywhere.

Do you mind if we leave here so I can chain smoke 'til I throw up so it will be easier to quit?

Believe in yourself and the world will follow suit.

Generally speaking, the more money that's involved in anything, the more people are expecting and hoping that it's not going to fail.

May all your dreams but one come true, for what is life without a dream?

Kid, you'll move mountains.

We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.

Cats are designated friends.

If you do something long enough, you uncover life lessons along the way.

You can't motivate a student you don't know.