Suffering reminds us of our brokenness, our humanity. It disarms us of our self-absorption and magnifies our need for one another.

Bravery is an amazing and aggressive teacher. Its gives me the energy to dive into life, recover from disappointment, and mentally escape whatever locked door holds me in.

Suffering has a noble purpose.

Those who suffer suffer because hurt people hurt people, and busy people let it happen. So am I going to be busy or am I going to be brave?

When the statistics have a face, poverty becomes personal.

While many of us give to the hungry orphan, we have forgotten to love her.

My life is too valuable to remain shielded and protected behind the coziness and comfort of security.

It is about doing the most good with the only two hands I can control.

The road less traveled continues to beckon me onward, towards a journey of transformation and engagement.

No matter how unfamiliar my world becomes, I can always find my way home when I dance.

We're too practical, I guess. You've got to be something of a dreamer to enjoy books

Problem does not lie in being a husband

I thought you're someone worth fighting for. But after all, you're not.

Be aware of your addiction to the addicted.

Wealth is a small blessing, health is a great asset, happiness is an extraordinary treasure, and life is a remarkable reward.

A letter is the portrait of the soul.

I'm not a happy person when I'm working.

If I couldn't be a fiction writer, I would be a roller coaster designer for theme parks

Neither is life long enough for friendship. That is a serious and majestic affair.

Commitment to the rule of law provides a basic assurance that people can know what to expect whether what they do is popular or unpopular at the time.