Worrying about outcomes over which I have no control is punishing myself before the universe has decided whether I ought to be punished.

Do not undervalue what you are ultimately worth because you are at a momentary disadvantage.

That the loss of a man, even if he had been the love of her life, was not the end of a woman's existence.

...it was actually the first time I’ve been shot at.” “Congrats? It’s New Orleans. I’m sure that won’t be the last, though it doesn’t sound like something to put on a cake.” “Greetin’ card either.

Working off one genius sketch is not the way great architecture should be made.

No one betrays us as much in our lives as we betray ourselves.

In a world so torn apart by rivalry, anger, and hatred, we have the privileged vocation to be living signs of a love that can bridge all divisions and heal all wounds.

LeBron James is the best player, hands down. He is easily moving into the territory of one of the best players of all time and may end up being the best player of all time.

I can't be easy. It's not my nature. But it's my nature to love you.

Anything goes and nothing matters.

With everything else that would swirl around me when I got involved in it, tennis was my main concern.

Don't worry about the masses. That's how you make a memorable moment.

I used to like reading and you read enough books and you overflow and then you start writing.