You must learn to take a step back and visualize the whole piece. If you focus only on the thread given to you, you lose sight of what it can become.

You don't take away my choices. You are my choice.

What is real and what is not is for your heart to decide and for your heart to know.

Falling for him would be like cliff diving. It would be either the most exhilarating thing that ever happened to me or the stupidest mistake I'd ever make.

I could feel the warmth of his presence as if a soft blanket had been wrapped around my soul, around my heart. It held me and protected me. It sheltered me and I knew I wasn't alone anymore.

Regrets are only felt by those who do not understand life's purpose.

If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway.

Oregon welcomed me like a beloved child, enfolded me in her cool arms, shushed my turbulent thoughts, and promised peace through her whispering pines.

Bad things sometimes happen to good people; the key to happiness is try to make the best of, and be thankful for the hand we're dealt

Tarzan-like men are my weakness, apparently.

(...)normalcy is an illusion. Each person is utterly unique. A standard of normalcy is something that most people of the world simply will never access.

Engineering is the continuation of politics by other means

If the image of God takes his proper position in society, then many will want to come to God

The type of person you are is usually reflected in your business. To improve your business, first improve yourself.

...speak to me as to thy thinkingAs thou dost ruminate, and give thy worst of thoughtsThe worst of words...

The greatest gifts are those that say, “I know you”.

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

It's difficult for me to meet women because my crowd is much older. I know that for some of the young women I do meet, a relationship with me can be envisioned as a benefit to their career.

there are policemen in the street and angels in the clouds

Simplicity is the most difficult thing to secure in this world; it is the last limit of experience and the last effort of genius.