...what an unfair advantage the dead had over the living, for there could be no rebuttal, no denial, nothing but the accusing silence of the grave.

During the day, memories could be held at bay, but at night, dreams became the devil's own accomplices.

There is always someone to forgive, if not another, than yourself.

When you cut the cords on the safety net and walk out on the highwire, you become yourself and become all that you can be and all that you were meant to be. But first, you must cut the cords.

Saying of the ProphetHumilityHumility and courtesy are themselves a part of piety.

Anything added can be subtracted

Train, don't strain.

Even a small amount of perspective can change our lives. Because even the smallest amount of perspective can change how we are able to navigate hard times.

We all strive to find moments of clarity, of order.

But, I'm kind of a control freak. I get really freaked out if I don't know what's going on and what's going to happen.

This is my first summer [with] no trouble. I ain't go to jail for speeding. Didn't go to jail for DUI. I didn't break my foot. I didn't break my other foot. I'm one step ahead of the game already.

I'm happy if my book makes you want to kiss your family... if we can reconcile with each other no matter where we are on the globe.