Life is deep and simple, and what our society gives us is shallow and complicated.

Play is really the work of childhood.

I have really never considered myself a TV star. I always thought I was a neighbor who just came in for a visit.

It's important to know when we need to stop, reflect, and receive. In our competitive world, that might be called a waste of time.

I feel that the real drama of life is never center stage, it's always in the wings. It's never with the spotlight on, it's usually something that you don't expect at all.

Silence is so powerful, so important. There is so much to be learned from it.

Love is at the root of all healthy discipline. The desire to be loved is a powerful motivation for children to behave in ways thatgive their parents pleasure rather than displeasure. it may even be our own long-ago fear of losing our parents' love that now sometimes makes us uneasy about setting and maintaining limits. We're afraid we'll lose the love of our children when we don't let them have their way.