We make our lives bigger or smaller, more expansive or more limited, according to the interpretation of life that is our story.

Writing makes a map, and there is something about a journey that begs to have its passage marked.

The purpose of life is not to maintain personal comfort; it's to grow the soul.

Forgiveness is the act of admitting we are like other people. We are prone to make mistakes that cause confusion, inflict pain, and miscommunicate our intentions ... The only choice we have is to reconcile ourselves to our own flaws and the flaws of other people, or withdraw from the community.

We need a revolution in the West: not violent overthrow, but a willingness to take responsibility for the course of history being set forth in our names. We need a revolution determined to activate broad, inclusive social change.

Writing bridges the inner and outer worlds and connects the paths of action and reflection.

History is what scholars and conquerors say happened; story is what it was like to live on the ground.