That's when you know for sure somebody loves you. They figure out what you need and they give it to you -- without you asking.

I used to believe my art had to be about the things that brought me joy and gave me hope. But I learned that art can be found in all of life, even in pain. --Valentine, while in Italy (pg 267)

Suddenly, she employed those very English weapons: devious good manners and a rapid change of subject.

When you cut pieces out of the truth to avoid looking like a fool, you end up sounding like a moron instead.

Most of our decisions are driven by either love or fear. Figure out who's doing the talking, then decide what you'll do.

God is all there is - God includes everything, all possibility and all action, for Spirit is the invisible essence and substance of all form.

Being attached is what prevents us from seeing, it is what clouds this miraculous awareness.

I'd never devote a whole record to heartbreak.

I didn't choose literature. Literature chose me. There was no decision on my side.

When I was three or four, I was really good at drawing and painting, and everyone used to say, "You're going to go to art college." I didn't really know what that meant.

Critical thinking is what leads to the next breakthroughs in any area.

Rather than shrinking away from your problems, grow bigger than them.