the goal is to keep yourself moving, remember? don't linger. don't hover. you are not going to stay.

and it is hard to let go, to imagine alternatives, but you are bold with unknowing, you are ready to explore.

they have seen the likes of you before, they may be intrigued by the looks of you, but they know that you-like everyone else-will leave them in the end.

my own chocolate center has filled up with poison, the roses he gave me all twisted black

There is no shortage of external inspiration. Open your eyes and look and you'll be dazzled by it. But it's nothing if you fail to see the magic, wonder and potential that resides within.

Hatred is self-punishment. Do you think they're feeling bad because you hate them?

The people knew then that Greg wasn't a monster, just a hungry animal.

My prayer as you read this book is that you will find comfort for the disappointment of unanswered prayer, but also courage to continue on the epic journey that prayer is.

When it comes to staying tuned: if you rest, you rust.

I think it is incumbent on all human beings to oppose injustice in every form.

Beyond any technique, relationships are what heal.

I always get inspiration from whatever characters say about my character.

The bluegrass community... can be very strict. I didn't know if I'd be welcomed into the bluegrass community or not, but I think they judge you very fairly... I felt really welcome.

The writer in America isn't part of the culture of this country. He's like a fine dog. People like him around, but he's of no use.