The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving.

Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark. If we truly knew all the answers in advance as to the meaning of life and the nature of God and the destiny of our souls, our belief would not be a leap of faith and it would not be a courageous act of humanity; it would just be... a prudent insurance policy.

What I think is amazing is not that 85% of people who get married under the age of 25 get divorced, it's that 15% of them stay together. How did they manage to pull that off? You almost can't wait too long. It's the single simplest measure to predict divorce.

I have these new policies toward my life, like 'I will not accelerate when I see the yellow light.'

I actually have a great deal of respect for antidepressants; I think they can be enormously mighty tools toward recovery.

This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something.

I had always been taught that the pursuit of happiness was my natural (even national) birthright. It is the emotional trademark of my culture to seek happiness. Not just any kind of happiness, either, but profound happiness, even soaring happiness. And what could possibly bring a person more soaring happiness than romantic love.