When you react, you let other control you. When you respond, you are in control.

Focus on making yourself better, not thinking you are better.

Truth is universal. Perception of truth varies.

There is no such thing as a fair fight.

Self-discipline is the cornerstone of any endeavor.

Talented minds have always been stealthily targeted by mediocre ones.

Understanding divine order is to establish the kingdom of love

Although I love snow, it messes things up terribly around Seattle, with all of our hills. I worry about my loved ones driving.

You do not invite experience with your 'yes' and exclude it with your 'no'. There is no exclusion in this attraction-based Universe. Your focus in the invitation.

Battles, unlike bargains, are rarely discussed in society.

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

Real success is making art your whole life.

The world is open for play, that everything and everybody is mockable, in a wonderful way.

Underground. Which I hate. Like mines and tunnels and 13. Underground, where I dread dying, which is stupid because even if I die aboveground, the next thing they'll do is bury me underground anyway.

We are defined by the stories we tell ourselves.