The people in Tacloban have great dignity and deserve better than what they have gotten

The whole celebrity culture thing - I'm fascinated by, and repelled by, and yet I end up knowing about it.

The mark of a good book is it changes every time you read it.

I suppose if you've never bitten your nails, there isn't any way to explain the habit. It's not enjoyable, really, but there is a certain satisfaction - pride in a job well done.

In my opinion, the ability to love another person is one of God's greatest gifts, and I thank God every day for enabling me to give and share love with the people in my life.

Learning what you don't want to do is the next best thing to figuring out what you want to do.

Be honest about what you see, get out of the way and let the story reveal itself

You can't stop suffering, you can't stop terrible things from happening, but you can bear witness... The least us reporters can do is go there and tell their stories.

Anyone who has experienced a certain amount of loss in their life has empathy for those who have experienced loss.

If you feel like an outsider, you tend to observe things a lot more.

The people I admire most hadn't really followed a particular path that was visible when they were on it.

I've often observed that women can be the weakest link in women's rights.

What happens when you combine your passion, strength and value? This is the process of creating true art.

I was always brought up to have a cup of tea at halfway up a rock face.

The secret of awakening is to unconditionally accept this moment as it is.

Some day science may have the existence of mankind in its power, and the human race commit suicide, by blowing up the world.

I sit and talk to kids all day, because I feel like they carry the most wisdom.

Who? God. What? He loves you. Where? Everywhere. When? Always, forever, without ceasing. How? Totally, completely. Why? Because you are His child!

When you are single mom - don't be afraid to get out there and date, and have a little bit of fun. We're still women... we're still feminine... and we still have needs.

In Silence there is eloquence.

The language must be careful and must appear effortless. It must not sweat. It must suggest and be provocative at the same time.