The book of Jonah becomes an embarrassing and public reading of your family business. (page iii)

The book of Jonah is one of the shortest books in the Bible. Yet, something beneath the surface whispers to us, hinting that there is much more beneath this little book. (page iii)

I overcame size with mechanics.

Art is not supposed to change the world, to change practical things, but to change perceptions. Art can change the way we see the world. Art can create an analogy.

I am a badass, and I recognize that you, too, are a badass.

There are no guarantees in life, but I believe faith provides all of us with a foundation to live the best lives possible - knowing that there is a higher being who loves us and will never leave us.

I dreamed I was a soldier who could bring peace. Sooner or later, though, you always have to wake up.

I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been done yet. That's kind of my constant obsession.

The discovery of America was the occasion of the greatest outburst of cruelty and reckless greed known in history.

Chance generally favors the prudent.

Believe it or not, when we were first married, our combined monthly student loan bills were actually higher than our mortgage.