We tend to take on the coloration of the setting in which we find ourselves.

When a mentally retarded child is born, the religious question we often ask is, "Why does God let this happen?" The better question to pose is to ask, "What kind of community should we be so that mental retardation isn't a barrier to the enjoyment of one's full humanity?"

People are so busy chasing happiness- if they would slow down and turn around, they would give it a chance to catch up with them.

If you concentrate on finding whatever is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul

We are here to change the world with small acts of thoughtfulness done daily rather than with one great breakthrough.

Forgiveness is a favor we do for ourselves, not a favor we do to the other party.

One of the most sublime experiences we can ever have is to wake up feeling healthy after we have been sick.