I am determined to make the most of this life that I have, damn it - it's that kind of stubbornness I think we all need more of.

Maybe this is just some stupid romantic South American idea, but I need you to understand-darling, for you, I am even willing to suffer. Whatever pain happens to us in the future, I accept it already, just for the pleasure of being with you now. Let's enjoy this time. It's marvelous. Felipe-Eat, Pray, Love

We set up one rule in our house, which is, 'Guests of guests cannot bring guests.' That rule was required because that happened one weekend, and we finally said, 'Okay, you know what? That's a little too much.'

Most of humanity, he said, have eyes that are so caked shut with the dust of deception they will never see the truth, no matter who tries to help them.

The beauty and variety of the natural world are merely the visible legacies of endless war.

That's what we're all sort of trying to do in our lives - to make the simplest things work out the best.

Having a baby is like getting a tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it's what you want before you commit.