Running is a grownup's lost link to playing outside.

When it comes down to it, determination has a greater impact than giftedness.

When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.

Running is always an exercise in humility.

Running has taken me in, and continues to comfort, heal and challenge me in all kinds of magical ways. I am not a 'good runner' because I am me. I am a good 'me' because I am a runner.

If we write our dreams and goals down, we dramatically increase our odds of realization. If we share them with others, they become potent and alive.

Embrace your sweat. It is your essence and your emancipation.

When everything is moving and shifting, the only way to counteract chaos is stillness. When things feel extraordinary, strive for ordinary. When the surface is wavy, dive deeper for quieter waters.

It's easy to lose sight of God when life is sweet and easy, but there is something awesome about despair, and it is the closeness of God when we are at our weakest.

I love the big fresh starts, the clean slates like birthdays and new years, but I also really like the idea that we can get up every morning and start over.

Times of transition are strenuous, but I love them. They are an opportunity to purge, rethink priorities, and be intentional about new habits. We can make our new normal any way we want.

Never has it been inappropriate for a girl to wear a red dress.

Beware of people carrying ideas. Beware of ideas carrying people.

I thought there were too many songs about people's personal lives.

We explore because we are curious, not because we wish to develop grand views of reality or better widgets.

I don't want to be identified by any one role I do.

He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

Today, lawyers are attacking more; they're attacking everything. A good example is the O.J. Simpson case.

I enjoy helping people who are vulnerable.

It's all malarky; even the wonderful part is malarky.

I’ve had all the monstrosity I want.