What's more, we had discovered that people have several times more potential for growth, when they invest energy in developing their strenghts instead of correcting their deficiencies.

The most successful people start with dominant talent—and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the raw talent actually serves as a multiplier.

Every human being has talents that are just waiting to be uncovered.

the key to human development is building on who you already are

that's because it's from the night, and the night keeps secrets

Ethnic stereotypes are misshapen pearls, sometimes with a sandy grain of truth at their center. ... but they ignore complexity, change, and individuality.

But it is clear to me that our survival—both yours and mine—will be dictated by how well you and I can work together.” “So we’re screwed?

Like a lover who spends all his time thinking of his distant love, God has been thinking of me since before I was born, for all eternity.

Over-civilization and barbarism are within an inch of each other. And a mark of both is the power of medicine-men.

I don't know if I'm addicted to fame; fame is more of an unpleasant circumstance of an addiction to creativity.

Netflix is amazing 'cause they trust the creator to do their job, and they trust us to do our job. They're really smart and just let us do our thing and deliver a great job.

Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving.

The abode of God, too, is wherever is earth and sea and air, and sky and virtue. Why further do we seek the Gods of heaven? Whatever thou dost behold and whatever thou dost touch, that is Jupiter.

Place before your eyes two Precepts, and two only. One is, Preach the Gospel; and the other is--Put down enthusiasm!The Church of England in a nutshell.