four meta-movements that separately and together are redefining the American dream: living with limits, embracing diversity, looking inward, and demanding authenticity.

...the sweetness of grace and freedom comes hand in hand with the uncomfortable, bitter-rawness of honest emotions and grief.

Just because it had happened before didn’t mean it wasn’t serious. It didn’t mean he didn’t need them.

If I had feelings, I probably wouldn’t have even survived.

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.

I will howl for you, human boy (...). I will hunt you in my girl skin but I'll celebrate as wolf.

I don't really have a lot of appropriate feelings for people on an individual basis, but I've always wanted to make people happy.

You can be effective in this world without stress.

When they come downstairs from their Ivory Towers, idealists are very apt to walk straight into the gutter.

We need to have strong allies. Our association and connection with our allies is essential to America's strength. We're the great nation that has allies, 42 allies and friends around the world.

When you get married, your loyalty, first and foremost, is to your spouse, and to the family that you create together.