The seriousness of being part of Operation Desert Storm-the first major foreign crisis for the United States after the end of the Cold War- was never lost upon us.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!

Find your path in life and travel on it.

His looks are my weakness, his mind my undoing.

Do you wish to see clearly and be free?

Live in the moment, where everything is just right, take your time and limit your bad memories and you'll get wherever it is you're going a lot faster and with less bumps in the way.

I believe in spirituality, which is out there.

Unregulated competition is a naive metaphor for anarchy.

When a show has been on for so long, you lose fans, you gain fans. I remember this from 'Saturday Night Live.'

It is impossible to distrust one's writing without awakening a deeper distrust in oneself.

Big companies are almost always far too slow to actually kill a small competitor.

There's so much to say, the human race will be extinct long before everything which could be said has been said.