The language of poetry is a language of deep intimacy that is meant to touch the human spirit and awaken it to the mystery of life, all life.

The truth of a myth, your Honor, is not its words but its patterns.

To ease the pain, erase the anger.

Life itself is nothing but relationship.

The center will not hold if it has been spot-welded by an operator whose deepest concern is not with the weld but with his lottery ticket.

It's important to me that youth everywhere, no matter their race, religion, or gender, know that anything is possible with perseverance.

I don't like money actually, but it quiets the nerves.

I asked myself the question, 'What do you want of your life?' and I realized with a start of recognition and terror, 'Exactly what I have - but to be commensurate, to handle it all better.

"Freedom" in capitalist countries exists only for those who possess money and who consequently hold power.

Yeah, I'm from Jersey; it's almost like I was automatically born a Nets fan.

Every day in Pittsburgh five million people travel across bridges that either need to be replaced or undergo major repairs.