My mother taught me that reading is a kind of work, and that every paragraph merits exertion, and in this way, I learned how to absorb difficult books.

I have accepted that I don't know all the things that I ought to know, but I do know things that I need to know.

Once your baby tree is in the ground, check it daily, because the first three years are critical. Remember that you are your tree's only friend in a hostile world.

People don't know to make a leaf, but they know how to destroy one.

Love and learning are similar in that they can never be wasted.

I wonder who else in the world was having such an exquisite dawn.

Being paid to wonder seems like a heavy responsibility at times.

I'm such a fan of nature, and being with the trees every day fills me with joy.

Be careful of who becomes your friend and why. The person who will bite off your lips one day will have to first promise you a kiss today. Be careful of hypocrites.

Sonia lives her life fully. If she dies tomorrow, she'll die happy. If she lives the way you want her to live, she'll die miserable. So leave her alone, okay?

The most mortifying infirmity in human nature ... is perhaps cowardice.

You could take Vicodin, step out of the house, onto a freeway, have a truck hit you, and you'd say "My Bad!".

Does the e-mail say it's about 'enlargement' - that might be spam.

I knew my life had been given back for a purpose.

Protectionism has to be avoided. Protectionism is not only on goods but also in the area of services. Financial protectionism is also bad and should be avoided.

At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.

Bowling, I like bowling. I've been getting into this bowling thing. It's kinda fun.