There are two kinds of fears: rational and irrational- or in simpler terms, fears that make sense and fears that don't.

Friends can make you feel that the world is smaller and less sneaky than it really is, because you know people who have similar experiences.

everything happens for a reason.

Everyone should be able to do one card trick, tell two jokes, and recite three poems, in case they are ever trapped in an elevator.

Miracles are like pimples, because once you start looking for them you find more than you ever dreamed you'd see.

Oftentimes. when people are miserable, they will want to make other people miserable, too. But it never helps.

the table of elements does not contain one of the most powerful elements that make up our world, and that is the element of surprise.

Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.

He looked like the sort of person who would tell you that he did not have an umbrella to lend you when he actually had several and simply wanted to see you get soaked.

I suppose I'll have to add the force of gravity to my list of enemies.

The key to good eavesdropping is not getting caught.

She remembered who she wasand the game changed.

Reading a book is like living a deep and fulfilling life. Watching a movie is like being a paralyzed person: watching others live their lives while you observe from the sidelines.

Be grateful. You have enough and abundant life

When all is said and done, the real citadel of strength of any community is in the hearts and minds and desires of those who dwell there.

I approach serious subjects, and I like to have the good guys win and have the parents among the good guys

From the time I was a kid, I always knew something was going to happen to me. Didn't know exactly what.

The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.

If there's five dudes on a song, probably three of them are only really good.

If we are to make the most of the opportunities ahead we need a bold break with the past.

You read stuff about yourself and you think, My God, where are these people coming up with these things? Why am I the one that they're picking on?