Sad words are just another beauty. A sad story means, this storyteller is alive

So when I say that I am a refugee, you must understand that there is no refuge.

A scar is never ugly. That is what the scar makers want us to think. A scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived.

Looking after a very sick child was the Olympics of parenting.

A scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived.

At some point you just have to turn around and face your life head on.

Our own personal brand of courage - in relationships, in conflict, in our principles ­ - is as unique as our fingerprints.

I’m telling you, trouble is like the ocean. It covers two thirds of the world.

I could not stop talking because now I had started my story, it wanted to be finished. We cannot choose where to start and stop. Our stories are the tellers of us.

We must see all scars as beauty. Okay? This will be our secret. Because take it from me, a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, 'I survived'.

It is certainly impossible to imagine forgiving the enemy while their animus remains undefeated.

When I need some striking inspiration about deep depression for my new painting, I just need to go to check my bank account...

It gripped her hand gently. 'Regret is for humans, ' it said.She laughed. 'Really?'The machine shrugged and let go of her hand. 'Oh, no. It's just something we tell ourselves.

I’m fine, considering I can’t walk anymore, ” Pam replied, a sarcastic edge in her voice. “You look like your bringing news. What is it this time, I’m blind?

No writer need feel sorry for himself if he writes and enjoys the writing, even if he doesn’t get paid for it.

Somewhere in Rwanda, a rural farmer is dreaming of providing an education for her children. Not just high school, but maybe even a university degree. Such a dream used to seem out of reach.

Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.

When you're working in front of an audience, you have incentive to excel.

Inherent in every intention and desire are the mechanics for its fulfillment.

Some people have a peculiar faculty for denying facts.

whoever said progress was a positive thing has never been to Florida or California.