Well, I like to write poetry. I'm a published poet.

Be kind to yourself so you can be happy enough to be kind to the world.

Don't pressure yourself. Don't worry about what others think you should do or what the societal "norm" is. Do what moves you and makes you smile and the "good" will follow.

I want to live in a world where 'normal' is an insult.

Even small acts of kindness can make a profound difference to somebody else.

We are bound only by the limits of our imaginations.

I am passionate about tea, running, the idea that we are bound only by the limits of our imaginations, and maple syrup.

I actually think that the most efficacious way of making a difference is to lead by example, and doing random acts of kindness is setting a very good example of how to behave in the world.

I'm just trying to remember what self-respect feels like. It's a fading memory.

Do what moves you and makes you smile and the "good" will follow.

I've always had a fascination with hugging (I'm not really particular about who or what it is I'm embracing as long as there's a “squish” factor).

When we care about people, we care less about money, and when we care about money, we care less about people.

I am you, Umasi, and I am weak." the shadow spun around and began walking away. "In the end, either you will conquer me…or I will conquer you.

Second class travel is better than third class walking.

I have no desire to make windows into men's souls.

The few women who have been admitted to the study are usually given a second-class status in which they are taught only the basics of self-discovery.

In a way, the blank canvas... represents the infinity of trying to use color to express emotions - to assign a linguistic function to color.

The only time you should look down at someone, is when you are helping them up.

Whether life grinds a man down or polishes him depends on what he's made of.

I wanted to be an author as far back as I can remember, mixed with occasional bouts of wanting to be a werewolf when I grew up. But mostly, when I daydreamed, it was about being an author.

When you paint things exactly as they are, you don't show people anything that they couldn't see for themselves; you're telling them what they already know.