I often find that people confuse inner peace with some sense of insensibility whenever something goes wrong. In such cases inner peace is a permit for destruction: The unyielding optimist will pretend that the forest is not burning either because he is too lazy or too afraid to go and put the fire out.

A fear of weakness only strengthens weakness.

As long as I am breathing, in my eyes, I am just beginning.

An insincere critic of a sincere person never wins.

Imagination doesn't always make you long for what you cannot have, but rather thrive in what you do not have.

One of the greatest gifts from God is the eternal perspective. It is a level of fearlessness, a level of understanding where one can experience even emotional harmony with God.

You are evidence of your mother's strength, especially if you are a rebellious knucklehead and regardless she has always maintained her sanity.