We're by-products of the mid-twentieth century", Oliver said. "Who isn't?

The past is weird. I mean, does it really exist ? It feels like it exists, but where is it ? And if it did exists, but doesn’t now, then where did it go ?

An unfinished book. left unattended, turns feral, and she would need all her focus, will and ruthless determination to tame it again.

Zazen is better than a home. Zazen is a home that you can't ever lose.

In my heart, I am American, and I believe I have a free will and can take charge of my own destiny.

By changing our history and our memory, they try to erase all our shame.

Patience was part of his nature, and he accepted his lot as a short-lived mammal, scurrying in and out amid the roots of the giants.

True freedom comes from being unknown.

There's so much to write. Where should I start?I texted my old Jiko this question, and she wrote me back this:'You should start where you are

For the time beingWords scatterAre they fallen leaves?

As I bathe myselfI pray with all beingsthat we can purify body and mindand clean ourselves inside and out.

My heart was oaken before you set it on fire. It will continue to smolder, long after the flame that ignited it has gone.

Reach out to the world. Be open. Help others and in doing so help yourself.

Yo, Dekko, who do I gotta blow around here to get a shower?

A mistake from a good person always gets treated as crime.

The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.

Multilateralism is not an easy option. We're going to find that the world is very difficult. And relationships between America and the rest of the world are very difficult.

Aim High, Drive hard.

Every valuable creative idea must always be logical in hindsight. If it were not, we would never be able to see its value.

I grew up in Baltimore. And yes, I am a big sports fan, especially when it comes to my local teams.

The old laws of England they Whose reverend heads with age are gray, Children of a wiser day; And whose solemn voice must be Thine own echo Liberty!