The act of choosing whether or not to have a child is often an act of love, and always an act of survival.

Every child should be taught how to think, read and write.

Great leaders do not fear challenges, because challenges don't break leaders but sharpens them.

To know your purpose, you must identify yourself in the world and know who you are in the world

Did your mom ever tell you, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything’? She was right–and talking nicely also applies when you’re talking to yourself, even inside your head. (339)

Your burdens and pains will only be lightened by living ever so fully.

Life is wonderful, so revel in its beauty. Be all you can be, and let go of the past. It is nothing but shadows.

Happiness is a state of mind, so the real source of happiness must lie within the mind, not in external conditions.

In God's wildness lies the hope of the world-the great fresh unblighted, unredeemed wilderness. The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.

I have expressed some ideas that point to the center; I have saluted the dawn in my way, from my point of view. He who knows the way should do the same, in his way, and from his point of view.

I think I am aging, but I'm enjoying the process.