She knew full well the enormity of her offense, but because her desires were stronger than the code she was breaking, she persisted in breaking it.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

It felt like betrayal, finding joy even in little things when Willow was in danger.

Healing, it turns out, is a journey. It doesn’t happen all at once.

You can't fix things with a hug, but you can't make them any worse either.

They're the first crew I've ever had and most of them even call me Captain. I'm going to miss them.

The prayers of the Christian are secret but their effect cannot be hidden.

I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.

Use what you know. Draw from it. It doesnt always mean plot or fact. It means capturing a truth from your experiencing it, expressing values you personally feel deep down in your core.

The Romans knew it: quod me alit me extinguit, they said: That which nourishes me, extinguishes me.

I'm German in my mind, but from a Germany that doesn't exist any more.

I was on the show previously as a guest host, so I had a little practice.