What is it about those unresolved endings that cause you to question every decision when you're trying to move forward?

Promise me this. When you find yourself in need of inspiration, bypass the roses that will clamor aimlessly for attention. And focus on the souls who have actually 'lived' among the thorns.

If you only knew how many sentences I have withheld in hopes that I will be allowed to speak them into your heart one day.

How is it that hearts hold on to memories with the strength of hope and possibilities.

I am often asked what made me the way I am. And my answer is always this: I've always been me. It just took awhile to find me under all the rubble.

How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself.

If everyone only gave a fraction of the compassion their hearts are capable of giving... how much suffering could we alleviate in this world?

I used to worry about tomorrow, but that was before I survived yesterday. Now it's one breath at a time.

Show me a little bit of your soul under all those pretty words you spill, and I promise you I will drink every last drop.

And I find myself asking again and again.... What was it about such a beautiful man, who was able to leave such ugly scars?

Every word on every page, represents a love that captured this heart... fully, and never set it free.

You are a sweet ocean of love. Invite everyone to come to your shore to feel the joy of life.

Time unlived grows old Like unworn robes in a locked chest.

Tonight isn’t for the baby. This is just you and me.

In constitutional states, liberty is compensation for heavy taxes; in dictatorships, the subsititue is light taxes.

Keep the fire of your testimony of the restored gospel and your witness of our Redeemer burning so brightly that our children can warm their hands by the fire of your faith.

When I went back to New York with somewhat of a name, they didn't want movie actresses.

Nature is less partial than she appears, and all situations in life have their compensations along with them.

I have some speakers up here, thank God, because last night I didn't have them and I was telling jokes and I had no idea which joke I was telling. So I told jokes twice. I even told that one twice.

Enlightenment is not a complete remedy.

Beauty is like an almanack: if it lasts a year it is well.