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.

Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You must fight for it, strive for it, and insist upon it.

What a large number of factors constitute a single human being! How very many layers we operate on, and how very many influences we receive from our minds, our bodies, our histories, our families, our cities, our souls and our lunches!

I'm a pleaser. That's my character.

What kind of dog is that?" I would always give the same answer: "She's a brown dog." Similarly, when the question is raised, "What kind of God do you believe in?" my answer is easy: "I believe in a magnificent God.

eventually, everything goes away.

Embrace the beautiful mess that you are.