...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.

Children are happy because they don't have a file in their minds called "All the Things That Could Go Wrong.

‎"Nothing binds you except your thoughts; nothing limits you except your fear; and nothing controls you except your beliefs.

Ego says, "Once everything falls into place, I'll feel peace". Spirit says, "Find your peace, and then everything will fall into place".

People hear you on the level you speak to them from. Speak from your heart, and they will hear with theirs.

No one is any more or any less important than you are.

We can always choose to perceive things differently. You can focus on what's wrong in your life, or you can focus on what's right.

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

Music comes from an icicle as it melts, to live again as spring water.

We are not here to fix, change or belittle another person. We are here to support, forgive and heal one another.

One man can not wage a war alone. Therefore if humanity stops agreeing to go to war

You do so much for me, my friend. I am truly blessed to have the friendship of someone as amazing as you. You are part of my life.

The dynamism of any diverse community depends not only on the diversity itself but on promoting a sense of belonging among those who formerly would have been considered and felt themselves outsiders.

I urge a willingness to reserve a place in rational science for non-rational wonder.

I like playing dress-up, and I love pretty jewels, but for me, being a movie star would be a very dangerous place.

I felt something stir within me. It took a moment to recognise it. Anger.

Simplicity is a state of mind.

Songs are often written by people who are witnesses to history.

Don't let that weapon technology proliferate. Don't let Saddam Hussein get capability for nuclear or chemical weapons, because he's already shown a willingness to use any weapon at his disposal.

Who is it that loves me and will love me forever with an affection which no chance, no misery, no crime of mine can do away? It is you, my mother.