To err is human; to forgive people and yourself for poor behavior is to be sensible and realistic.

People and things do not upset us. Rather, we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.

There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.

You mainly feel the way you think.

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.

If you would stop, really stop, damning yourself, others, and unkind conditions, you would find it almost impossible to upset yourself emotionally - about anything. Yes, anything.

By honestly acknowledging your past errors, but never damning yourself for them, you can learn to use your past for your own future benefit.

Stop shoulding on yourself

Neurosis is just a high-class word for whining.

The attitude of unconditional self-acceptance is probably the most important variable in their long-term recovery.

The trouble with most therapy is that it helps you feel better. But you don't get better. You have to back it up with action, action, action.

Like I’ve told you before, Beverly, I don’t care where we live as long as we’re together.” Vance... "The Elder Effect

You can't plan for feelings. You have to accept that. Let it scare you. Trust that it'll be okay anyway.

I consider myself an American African because we did not come by choice.

I want women to have access to safe healthcare and be in control of their own bodies. I am a feminist. Everyone should be a feminist.

What paper planes and empty seats most have in common is that they are best made by children still learning how to ride things out.

Another wing of the party seems to be putting its hands up. They're not all resisting and accepting the [Donald] Trump - the fact that he could very well win the nomination.

Accountability only works if you want it to.

I look on life as a joyous adventure.

I like to write about things that are dark or twisted. Where the poetry seems to be is when you start in the dark and reach for the light - that's what makes it not depressing to me.

The studio scene in California is sort of ridiculous anyway.