The most dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men but between a man and himself - where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

When a person acts without knowledge of what he thinks, feels, needs or wants, he does not yet have the option of choosing to act differently.

A paradox arises: the only way to meaning in freedom is through boundaries. The only way that boundaries make any sense at all is through freedom.

You can at any time decide to alter the course of your life; no one can take that away.

Viewing the child solely as an immature person is a way of escaping comforting him.

Creative life is always based on the values of the self, not on the values of the system.

When we are not honest, we are cut off from a significant resource of ourselves, a vital dimension that is necessary for unity and wholeness.

The best revenge is living well.

Oh, I'm terrible at travel.

I am the kind of person who does not like to carry baggage. In fact, I don't go back and listen to my own music. I believe in closing chapters and moving forward. That's what gives me peace.

This is what it is to live in the world. You have to give yourself over to the cold, at least a little bit.

When modern writers gave up telling stories, they gave up the greatest thing we had.

The future belongs to the educated.

The monarchical institution in England is immensely valuable.

People get so caught up in needing to know and having to prove themselves to be right, and I'm blown away by this.

Humility saves man: pride makes him lose his way.

The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.