One way to disperse fear and create decision was to consider the worst possible outcome of one's actions.

Acceptance of what is. That is the shortest path to peace with yourself.

Had she learned to feel again, only to have to feel this? Could any amount of love ever be worth the pain of losing it?

Why must it be one or the other?' she countered. 'You are both a capable seaman and the son of a Bingtown Trader. Why should not I have both sets of skill?

That destiny is not reserved for a few chosen ones. Each man has a destiny. Recognizing it and fulfilling it are the purpose of a man's life.

Many great ideas are not unique. They only become unique when the men who have the wherewithal actually to implement them come together.

To sate your need without love is theft

Open your eyes. This horrible mess is your life. There is no sense in waiting for it to get better. Stop putting it off and live it.

By balancing your breathing, you can control your emotions and calm your mind. From the quiet mind arises the wisdom and insight that help you make good choices.

Thanksgiving comes after Christmas.

Many Africans are used to a life where they get up in the morning and don't know what they're going to do that day.

Pick up a yardstick to measure your life against anyone else's, and you've just picked up a stick and beaten up your own soul.

I realised the amazing power of literature and of the human imagination generally: to make the dead live and to stop the living from dying.

Supernatural was great because my character changed so much from beginning to end, always keeping me on my toes.

America needs a commander in chief, not a global community organizer.

You can never be happy when you're constantly comparing yourself to others. Keep your eyes ahead.

Meryl Streep, despite not being a Prime Minister, is reasonably convincing in 'The Iron Lady.'

Most people are fast to stop you before you get started but hesitate to get in the way if you're moving.