We are chained by our own control. Life is nothing more than finding the key that unlocks every part of our soul.

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.

If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.

There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.

A true gentleman is one that apologizes anyways, even though he has not offended a lady intentionally. He is in a class all of his own because he knows the value of a woman's heart.

A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.

The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie.

When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, "What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?

The most introspective of souls are often those that have been hurt the most.

When someone you love says goodbye you can stare long and hard at the door they closed and forget to see all the doors God has open in front of you.

If he can't handle you at your worst then he does not deserve you at your best. Real love means seeing beyond the words spoken out of pain, and instead seeing a person's soul.

You can do it. That thing you just thought of, you can do it.

Our conscience, our faith, our local community, even our online hobby clubs - all civilize us.

Just because you forgot about your sins, doesn't mean they have been forgiven.

Jesus commands us to go - but we go the other way.

pity and charity may be at root an attempt to propitiate the dark powers that have not touched us yet.

I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth.

We no more forget the faces of our enemies than of those we love.

If you allow your rhythm to be interrupted, you'll create a void. Then to replace what you give up, you'll start to expect and need more from your partner.

And in that one grey hair I saw my whole life and I said "I think I need a hair.

If we are serious about combating the childhood obesity epidemic and improving child nutrition, then everyone must chip in -- parents, schools, and yes even Congress.