The very essence of the creative is its novelty, and hence we have no standard by which to judge it.

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.

Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.

As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.

A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another's learning

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.

People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.

What you are to be, you are now becoming.

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.

Think of your woods and orchards without birds!Of empty nests that cling to boughs and beamsAs in an idiot's brain remembered wordsHang empty 'mid the cobwebs of his dreams!

Oh good Lord. She definitely hadn't put on enough deodorant for this.

No one can really pull you up very high-you lose your grip on the rope. But on your own two feet you can climb mountains.

If you lose sight of the smaller accomplishments , you end up with an imbalance in your life.

[When asked how tall she is:] I'm five feet, 15 inches.

Never confuse faith, or belief — of any kind — with something even remotely intellectual.

There is no substitute for intuition.

I kind of think that artists throughout history, poets throughout history have been criticized for sharing what's on people's minds and I don't think it's any different now.

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