The purpose of literature is to turn blood into ink.

It is never too late to be what you might have been.

Most of the trouble in the world is caused by people wanting to be important.

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.

If we really want to pray we must first learn to listen, for in the silence of the heart God speaks.

I learn a great deal by merely observing you, and letting you talk as long as you please, and taking note of what you do not say.

Where is the Life we have lost in living? Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?

Finding a way to live the simple life is one of life's supreme complications.

April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.

The journey, Not the destination matters.

Love has no fear, willing to take on anyone. But how much we fear love!

For me, all writing -- storytelling and style -- gets back to the Bible, Twain and Hemingway, and not in that order.

After all is said and done, you are free to choose but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.

I’m so afraid I’m not worth the breath you gave me…

Writing is like exercise. You have to work at it to see results.

Don't build a glass house if you're worried about saving money on heating.

Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.

Sometimes it's best not to see your whole path laid out before you. Let life surprise you...There are more stars out there than just the ones with names. And they're all beautiful.

Men don't have the benefits of equality either.

I'm a huge fan of Cheetos.