You see, ” she interrupted his blank stare, “it doesn’t take much effort to be kind. It only takes the ability to recognize where kindness is needed.

And with a frenzied,  frightened,  anxious heart,  she tumbled headfirst into the life she was destined to live.- Future

Chaos often breeds life when order breeds habit.

There is a peculiar burning odor in the room, like explosives. the kitchen fills with smoke and the hot, sweet, ashy smell of scorched cookies. The war has begun.

I believe in New Yorkers. Whether they’ve ever questioned the dream in which they live, I wouldn’t know, because I won’t ever dare ask that question.

I don't let guys do hickeys. That's like a dog marking his territory or something.

Turn away. From the darkness, the madness, the pain. Open your eyes and look at the light.

It's God's will for you to live in prosperity instead of poverty. It's God's will for you to pay your bills and not be in debt.

My goal is to get peace and my goal is to see education of every child.

There is nothing more powerful as attitude.

When you're building something, you know all of the trade-offs.