Most of our childhood is stored not in photos, but in certain biscuits, lights of day, smells, textures of carpet.

Forgiveness requires a sense that bad behaviour is a sign of suffering rather than malice.

The more closely we analyze what we consider 'sexy,' the more clearly we will understand that eroticism is the feeling of excitement we experience at finding another human being who shares our values and our sense of the meaning of existence.

To one's enemies: "I hate myself more than you ever could.

Art holds out the promise of inner wholeness.

Good sex isn't just fun, it keeps us sane and happy. Having sex with someone makes us feel wanted, alive and potent.

Anyone who isn't embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn't learning enough.