resisting life, he finds that the Self is more than his own being; it includes the whole universe.

What I like about gluttony, a bishop I knew used to say, is that it doesnt hurt anyone else.

What is difficult about learning - any kind of learning - is that you have to give up what you know already to make room for the new ideas. Children are much better at it than grownups.

If envy was not such a tearing thing to feel it would be the most comic of sins. It is usually, if not always, based on a complete misunderstanding of another person's situation.

It used to irritate a friend of mine that when he went to confession he never got the chance to tell the priest the good things he had done.

People are like a pack of dogs sometimes. All right one by one, but together... together they do awful things they don't mean to do.

Wise Child: Why don't you beat me then?Juniper: I can't be bothered.

With your visualization intact, commit to act.

Whatever you are going through, it will not last. I promise you. You are not going to stay there. Tell yourself, “I am not staying here. It is just a season.” Seasons change.

Developing a positive attitude is one of the most transformational things you can do to shift your mindset, improve your disposition, manifest good things, and attract quality people into your life.

My general attitude to life is to enjoy every minute of every day. I never do anything with a feeling of, 'Oh God, I've got to do this today.'

As a white teen, I was very drawn to hip-hop culture, almost to the point of disappearing in it - there was a sense of having no sense of authenticity except this one that wasn't mine.

Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.

Not to be mad is another form of madness

I have led the way for moving women from traditional roles to strategic positions and inspired girls and women throughout Africa to seek leadership positions.

Are you worried about pressure? I look at it this way: Pressure is having to do something you are not totally prepared to do.

The ability to feel fear and keep moving forward distinguishes the living from the merely breathing.